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Madaus, Joseph W.; Kowitt, Jennifer S.; Lalor, Adam R. – Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 2012
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) contains several important provisions that make postsecondary education more accessible and affordable for young adults with disabilities. This is particularly true for students with intellectual disabilities, as the law created new comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs and provided…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Higher Education, Student Financial Aid, Rehabilitation Counseling
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Richter, Sharon McCormack; Mazzotti, Valerie L. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2011
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) requires local education agencies to provide students with disabilities exiting high school with a Summary of Performance document, which includes academic and functional performance information and recommendations for helping the student reach postsecondary goals. However, the federal mandate…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Literature Reviews, Accessibility (for Disabled), Educational Practices
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Alfeld, Corinne; Bhattacharya, Sharika – International Journal of Educational Reform, 2012
This study uses a mixed methods approach to examine a new type of curriculum configuration that supports students' transitions to college: career technical programs of study (POS). Interview and survey data were collected from a college and its feeder high schools in each of three well-established ("mature") sites in geographically…
Descriptors: Student Records, Student Attitudes, Career Guidance, Transitional Programs
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Naugle, Kim; Campbell, Thomas Aaron; Gray, Neal D. – Journal of School Counseling, 2010
This article provides suggestions and strategies for school counselors assisting students with disabilities transitioning into post-secondary settings. Topics include: legislation regarding transition services; resources and suggestions for successful transitions to post-secondary environments (academic and vocational); and advocacy and ableism. A…
Descriptors: Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, Educational Resources, Transitional Programs