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Test, David W.; Fowler, Catherine H.; Richter, Sharon M.; White, James; Mazzotti, Valerie; Walker, Allison R.; Kohler, Paula; Kortering, Larry – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2009
A literature review was conducted to identify evidence-based practices in secondary transition using quality indicator checklists for experimental research. Practices were categorized by the Taxonomy for Transition Programming. Overall, 32 secondary transition evidence-based practices were identified. Two practices had a strong level of evidence,…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Student Development, Literature Reviews, Check Lists
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Inst. on Community Integration. – 1994
Two brief papers provide reasons to support self-determination for students with disabilities, with one paper written from the perspective of educators and one written from the parents' perspective. Each paper discusses 11 benefits of self-determination, including: (1) personal control, (2) motivation, (3) prosocial behaviors, (4) self-awareness,…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Motivation
Carter, Susanne – 2002
This annotated bibliography identifies approximately 70 research studies concerned with the role of parent/family involvement in student success that were published during the last decade. Studies are grouped into three related areas: studies that evaluate the effectiveness of school-based programs and interventions intended to promote…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Influence, Family Involvement
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Gartland, Patricia A., Ed. – Journal of the NAWDAC, 1982
In seven articles examines ways of meeting needs of disabled students. Presents a program development plan for institutions. Argues for the need to keep student individuality in mind when developing programs. Describes an adaptive student training program. Discusses career counseling and placement needs of disabled students. (RC)
Descriptors: Career Planning, College Students, Disabilities, Epilepsy
Lillie, Timothy – 1998
This paper summarizes the research literature on the best ways for teachers to communicate with parents of children with disabilities. The relatively scanty empirical research suggests that what actually works with parents is not always what teachers expect. Findings suggest that research-tested methods of communication with parents of children…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs, Interpersonal Communication
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Johnson, James E.; Johnson, Karen McChesney – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1992
This reaction paper offers evidence for the effectiveness of nondirective instructional models with special needs young children. The construct of "developmentally appropriate practice" is viewed as a working hypothesis and as a continuous variable, not a dichotomous variable. Relationships between early childhood education and early childhood…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Continuity, Developmental Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices