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Download full textKoroloff, Nancy M.; Modrcin, Matthew J. – 1989
This monograph examines ways in which state level policies have facilitated the orderly planning and delivery of transition services for youth with serious emotional disorders. It describes the categories of policies (legislative acts and interagency agreements) and analyzes six categories of policy content. Nine components necessary in a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Education Work Relationship, Emotional Disturbances
Peer reviewedShotts, Cynthia K.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1994
State-level early childhood leaders were surveyed regarding issues related to early childhood transitions. Respondents indicated considerable concern about transition issues; concerns were less when respondents perceived their state as having developed state transition policies and utilizing local interagency agreements. States varied…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedRepetto, Jeanne B.; And Others – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1990
Information concerning implementation of Individualized Transition Plans (ITP) was collected from 46 states and analyzed to determine documentation used in transition planning, relationship between the ITP and Individualized Education Programs, age for beginning transition planning, individuals involved in transition planning, and issues addressed…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Planning, High Schools
Halpern, Andrew S.; Byrne, Andrew R. – 1985
Management issues, guidelines, policies, and procedures for implementing a statewide plan in Oregon for improving secondary school special education and transition programs for students with mild or severe disabilities are described. An overview is given of the development of the plan, including discussion of: background events; general underlying…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Documentation, Educational Development
Peer reviewedFurney, Katharine S.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1997
A policy study (1992-94) investigated how three exemplary states have implemented transition services for youth with disabilities. Document evaluation and interviews (N=74) with key policymakers and implementors resulted in identifying seven themes that contributed to the successful initiation and continuation of transition policies, practices,…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Storms, Jane, Comp.; And Others – 1993
This report provides information on state practices related to graduation requirements and continuation of transition services beyond graduation for students with disabilities and summarizes legal considerations. A paper on legal considerations concerning the graduation of special education students (by Jeanne M. Kincaid) analyzes relevant…
Descriptors: Age, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Disabilities
Kansas State Board of Education, Topeka. – 1990
This compilation includes 14 supplements to the Kansas state plan for education, all relating to various aspects of special education. Several of the supplements offer guidelines for specific age groups or conditions, providing information on definitions, screening and identification, curriculum and instruction, administrative structures, related…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Deaf Blind, Disabilities, Early Intervention
