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Zager, Dianne; Alpern, Carol S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Considerations for college-based programming for transition-age students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are addressed in this article, with particular attention to social communication supports necessary to facilitate student success. An overview of current literature related to college-based programming and support for students with ASD in…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Autism, Inclusive Schools, Transitional Programs
Horne, Richard L.; Thuli, Kelli J. – 1998
These six fact sheets are designed to communicate strategies for serving all youth, especially youth with disabilities, in school to work programs: (1) "Overview of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act" briefly describes this 1994 federal law and the three components of school-to-work programs: school-based learning, work-based learning,…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Definitions, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
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Bassett, Diane S.; Smith, Tom E. C. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
This article examines the effect of educational reform on transition services for students with learning disabilities (LD). Considered are effects of general education reform, the inclusion movement, teacher education programs, special education reform, and standards-based education (Goals 2000). The need for effective transition planning for…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Educational Planning
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Lowenthal, Barbara – Early Child Development and Care, 1999
Examines definitions of inclusion, mainstreaming, and integration, focusing on developments within the United States. Reviews legislation leading to inclusion, the debate about use of inclusion in early-childhood special education, and the rationale and research supporting inclusion. Describes factors necessary for successful inclusion, including…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Definitions
Ticoll, Miriam – 1995
This literature review examines the American and Canadian educational research and program literature related to the inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities in the postsecondary community college system and adult vocational training systems and has the overall goal of identifying factors that contribute to effective integration.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Colleges, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities