The report, which is part of a series, contains four papers concerning school-to-work transition issues and models. The first paper, "Secondary Special Education and Transition from School to Work" (F. Rusch and L. A. Phelps) reviews the economic, educational, and community adjustment difficulties of youth with handicaps in the context of historical antecedents and the U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services' Transition Initiative. The second paper, "A Multi-Level Perspective on Job Terminations for Adults with Handicaps" (C. Hanley-Maxwell, et al) calls for reframing the questions and advocates broader consideration to planning interventions at the individual, small group, organizational, institutional, and community levels. The third paper, "Introduction to Supported Work" (F. Rusch) presents an overview of the characteristics of the supported-work approach and offers recommendations for personnel preparation. The final paper, "The Ecology of the Workplace" (J. Chadsey-Rusch and F. Rusch) discusses three ecological dimensions (physical, social, and organization ecology) and their impact on job maintenance for persons with special needs, especially in relation to work performance skills and social interpersonal skills. (DB)