| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 125 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
An introduction -- Laws regarding students with disabilities -- Special education services and the individual education plan -- The transition plan -- Parent involvement and the family -- Experiences after high school graduation -- Quality of life -- Do schools prepare special education graduates for adult living? -- Building successful high school transition programs for students with disabilities -- Portfolio development |
| Summary |
"This book is a reminder to believe in students and never underestimate what they can learn. This is essential for the self-concept of all students, but especially for students who are receiving special education services. The transition program for special education students is critical to their success as adults."--Kathy Buswell, special education transition consultant, Lewiston, Idaho |
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"Effective transition programs in secondary schools can determine success for students with disabilities. If all schools followed the recommendations set forth by Dr. Christy Mahanay-Castro in this dynamic guide, then students with disabilities would flourish in the adult world."--Ann Wheeler, independent living counselor, Wichita, Kansas |
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"Christy Mahanay-Castro provides exactly what public school administrators, teachers, and prospective teachers need to know. Her practical, commonsense approach clearly demonstrates the expectation and the action plan to assist the special population of students to experience life-long success."--Greg Godwin, superintendent of schools and educational consultant, Asotin, Washington |
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"The information I gained from this book has helped me refocus and improve on how I will facilitate transitioning for my students, thus making sure they are prepared and confident to leave high school and enter adulthood with all its responsibilities."--Sherry Leitz, teacher, Mullan, Idaho |
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Preparing students with disabilities for adult living is a challenge for schools. This book serves as a guide for parents, students, teachers, and school administrators to build transition programs at the secondary level to facilitate a successful transition from school to adult living. It is research-based combined with a commonsense approach. In this book Christy Mahanay-Castro explains special education law and discusses recent research on students with disabilities and their experiences transitioning from public schools into adult living. She also includes a practical set of activities and worksheets to assist the special education teacher with facilitating the transition of students with disabilities. --Book Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 31, 2022) |
| Subject |
Students with disabilities -- Education (Secondary) -- United States
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Education, Secondary -- Curricula -- United States.
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Special education -- United States
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EDUCATION -- Special Education -- Learning Disabilities.
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Education, Secondary -- Curricula
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Special education
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021680479 |
| ISBN |
9781610480017 |
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1610480015 |
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