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Chambers-Nash, Carmen Jeneice – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The research problem was a case study to understand the problem of a significant number of high school graduates leaving foster care without receiving the services necessary to survive as adults. The purpose of the study was to explore services and supports for youths that are necessary for post-graduation success. The research questions in this…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Foster Care, Research Problems, High School Graduates
Fulton, Mary; Gianneschi, Matt; Blanco, Cheryl; DeMaria, Paolo – Education Commission of the States, 2014
The Developmental Strategies for College Readiness and Success Resource Guide was produced by the Education Commission of the States and the Southern Regional Education Board for the "Countdown to 2015: Developmental Strategies to Advance Readiness in the Common Core Era" convening held April 21-23, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Success, Developmental Studies Programs, Guides
Rural Institute, 2009
"The Rural Institute Transition Projects E-News" is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Rural Institute Transition Projects. This issue contains the following: (1) Work Experiences and Paid Employment (Norciva Shumpert, Michael Callahan & Ellen Condon); (2) Making the Most of Each Work Experience (Ellen Condon); (3) Emerging Leader Perspective:…
Descriptors: Work Experience, Supported Employment, Disabilities, 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
Walker, Karen – Education Partnerships, Inc., 2007
Research indicates that academic achievement from middle school to high school decreases while behavior problems, suspensions and expulsions increase early in ninth grade. Hertzog and Morgan found in their research in Georgia and Florida, that those high schools that just did building tours and meetings with school counselors for strictly…
Descriptors: High Schools, Transitional Programs, Developmental Studies Programs, School Orientation
Condon, Ellen; Brown, Kim – Rural Institute, 2008
The purpose of this workbook is to help youth to take the lead in planning for their adult lives. The workbook shares important information, encourages youth to begin thinking about life after high school, and offers ideas they can use to plan routes to reach their goals. This is not a workbook parents, educators or others should hand to young…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Workbooks, Transitional Programs, Career Development
Condon, Ellen; Brown, Kim – Rural Institute, 2007
The Rural Institute: Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service, is one of sixty-four Centers for Excellence in Disability Education across the nation. It is an inter-disciplinary organization that promotes full participation in rural life for individuals with disabilities. The Rural Institute accomplishes this goal by…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment, Rural Areas, Career Planning
McGrath, Dennis; Van Buskirk, William – 1998
This booklet, issued by the Summer Scholars Transfer Institute (SSTI), encourages collaboration in promoting access and achievement in the education of under-represented students at urban community colleges. SSTI is an eleven-day residential program for community college students held at the University of California, Irvine campus. It is designed…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Preparation, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
Condon, Ellen; Brown, Kim – Rural Institute, 2006
The intent of this manual is to provide some templates and direction to schools that are looking for ideas of how to incorporate work experience into their curriculum for youth with disabilities. Hamilton Middle School served as a pilot site for one of the Rural Institute Transition Projects from 2006-2008. The school administration eagerly…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Work Experience, Work Experience Programs, Youth Opportunities