A curriculum for severely handicapped students is community-referenced, integrated, longitudinal, and community-based. It calls for coordination of services between school and rehabilitation personnel to enhance the transition from school to work. (CL)

The article examines the role of parents in easing the transition of students with disabilities from school to the adult community. Stressed is the importance of parents gathering information and participating in the development of individualized transition plans. (CL)

Describes progress toward integration and equal education for students in Holyoke elementary schools. The Holyoke program includes bilingual and ESL instruction for Spanish speakers and Spanish language instruction for monolingual English speakers, as well as parent involvement, computer literacy, and staff development components. (GC)

Describes a senior year program involving minicourses, career exploration, and a tutorial program that helps students bridge the transition from high school. (MD)

Analysis of surveys administered to 151 special and regular educators, ancillary school personnel, administrators, and mental health personnel revealed behavioral clusters most likely to impede transitions from a mental health to educational setting. Survey responses further identified factors in ancillary support and classroom-related services…

No state can afford to have the percentage of young people who are failing to finish high school remain at the present levels nor can they afford to ease the standards. This document discusses the following 10 strategies that states can implement to raise achievement and increase high school completion rates: (1) Initiate a transition program for…

Young children in school go through 16 to 20 transitions every day. What can make 10 children settle down, clean up, and move from room to room without protest? Even if you are uncomfortable singing in public, the simple songs in this book will help you glide smoothly through tough transitions such as greetings and good-byes, calling attention,…

The primary purpose of this report is to provide logic models and measurable outcomes for youth in transition to adulthood programs funded by the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation (DCCYIT). In addition, the report describes the factors associated with the emergence of the life cycle stage considered the transition to adulthood,…

This literature review was commissioned by the Scottish Executive Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department (SEELLD) from the Scottish Council for Research in Education Centre of Glasgow University. An implementation team was formed to explore the use of mentors to support client groups in their transition to post-school education, training, and…

To better understand how federal programs interact at the state and local levels to support transitioning youths with disabilities, on November 15, 2005, GAO convened a conference of professionals and state and local program experts who are directly involved with transitioning youths with disabilities in California. While the perspectives offered…

The transition from elementary school to middle-level or from middle-level to high school is very difficult for many students. While some students are mature enough to deal with their fears on their own or ask for the help they need, many struggle through these transitional times. They may manifest their difficulties with sudden outbursts of…

This paper discusses the authors' experiences with organizing and running groups for clients in career transition, whether that be a completely new career or a job search. One key to successful groups is organization, especially finding the right mix of members. They can have similar or different goals, but must be well matched for ego-strength.…

This document is comprised of catalogs of projects concerned with the transition from school to work of students with disabilities and sponsored by the Department of Education's Division of Personnel Preparation of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the years 1984-1988. Each project description typically contains…

Examines the problem of transition for disadvantaged students from secondary vocational programs to postsecondary programs, and recommends several components for a proposed system which may facilitate better transition. (CT)

Project ADVANCE (Alternatives for Delinquents--Vocational, Academic, Networking, Cognitive, and Entrepreneurial) includes both residential and aftercare components to help incarcerated youth gain skills, make the transition to work, and adjust to community and work life. (SK)