An annotated time line to help learning disabled high school students and their families plan for and choose an appropriate college was developed. A review of the literature concerning the transition of learning disabled students from high school to college is presented as are results of interviews with college learning disability specialists,…

This workbook is intended to help students with disabilities plan their postschool futures. In addition to the general material, "Dare To Know" boxes highlight important information, while "Dare To Think" and "Dare To Do" boxes provide activities to help with planning. Individual sections focus on topics such as the following: planning my…

This document is the participant's manual for a 3-day training conference for professionals involved in transition and the independent living movement for individuals with disabilities. Preliminary information includes the conference agenda, background information on the trainers and the sponsoring organizations, and the learning objectives of the…

These instructional units are intended to help limited English proficient students establish the solid foundation of reading skills that will enable them to make a transition from English as a Second Language programs to General Educational Development or community college classes. An introduction and information on use of the lessons discuss the…

Designed for students with disabilities, this publication outlines the steps needed for successful transition from high school to college and beyond. The guide urges students to find out about institutional entrance requirements, maintain a high grade point average, take pre-college examinations, take care with college applications, find financial…

This workbook is designed to help Florida students in the juvenile justice system plan for their desired postschool outcomes. It includes activities to help students make good decisions that will affect their entry into adult life. "Dare to Know" boxes are found throughout the workbook and provide important information to students to…

This handbook is designed for the use and convenience of Peace Corps volunteers during the Close of Service (COS) workshop, the purpose of which is to assist them in making the transition from the host country back to the United States. It contains a variety of worksheets and articles that can assist them in examining their needs and expectations…

This training module focuses on the paraprofessional's role in the transition of students with disabilities from school to the adult world. The module is comprised of two components, a facilitator's guide and a student's guide. The facilitator's guide provides the full text of the student's edition as well as chapter goals to be accomplished by…

This manual on job search strategies for students with disabilities was developed as part of the EASE (Equal Access for Students to Education and Experience) Project at seven community colleges in northeastern Minnesota. The manual contains text, questionnaires, worksheets, checklists, examples, and lists of suggested resources to help students…

This guide for high school-age students with mild disabilities encourages students to be involved in planning their future. Students complete exercises that promote their involvement in transition planning and help them start thinking about decisions for the future. Consideration is given to: the student's dreams for the future, supports for the…

This book provides information about general approaches to learning and teaching, offering descriptions of methods and procedures and focusing on classroom and behavior management, consultation, and working with parents and professionals. The 12 chapters include: (1) "The Teaching-Learning Process" (e.g., characteristics of students with…

This document is part of a five-module training package to help employment and training service providers comply with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and develop a one-stop training and employment services system. It consists of the participant workbook, trainer manual, and activity worksheets for a module on reviewing system-building…