Read the excerpt to better understand the Project SEARCH High School Transition Program. This excerpt includes the program overview, visual breakdowns of the program's phases, and a Student Selection Rubric Guide. Read More
This chapter excerpt provides introductory information on when to choose self-employment, examples of successful individuals and businesses, as well as typical concerns about small business and disability. Read More
Excerpted from Universal Design for Transition: A Roadmap for Planning and Instruction, this sample form shows what a student might write when reflecting upon his/her transition to college. Read More
If you teach and support young adults with disabilities, you might get the question ‘when and how should I disclose my disability when I apply for a job or internship?’ This one-sheet with 9 specific tips will help guide them through the process. Print it out and share it with the young adults you teach as they prepare for life beyond the classroom. Read More
How can you get the support of the business community? How much does a small business cost? How do you nance a small business? These are some of the questions explored in this brief e-booklet adapted from Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities. Read More
Deciding what to do after high school can be particulary challenging for students with disabilities. Read this introductory chapter for a look at transition and transition assessment, formal versus informal assessments, alternative and/or performance-based assessments, and transition as a backward design process. Read More
This introductory chapter defines self-determination in Special Education, highlighting the key aspects: (1) volitional actions, (2) causal agency, and (3) quality of life. Read More
This excerpt demonstrates transition IEPs for two students with different needs and goals. Their cases provide examples of how this process is implemented for students with varying needs. Read More
Are you transitioning to the second edition of ASQ:SE? It’s easy to make the switch to ASQ:SE-2. Here are nine helpful tips to keep in mind to make the transition go smoothly. Read More
