Essentials of Transition Planning

This book is a quick and practical guide to the basics of transition planning for students with disabilities. Drawing on a strong body of research and filled with evidence-based strategies, practical guidance, clear examples, and usable tools and forms, it guides educational professionals to work successfully with these students and their families) to design effective transition Individualised Education Programs (IEPs) and prepare for the workforce, further education or training, and community living.

For a smooth transition to adulthood, young people with disabilities need the support, guidance, and planning expertise of a successful collaborative team. All the essentials of transition planning are at your fingertips in the second edition of this popular book, a one-stop guide to helping young people live fulfilling adult lives beyond the classroom.

Equally useful as a professional resource and a supplemental text, this how-to guidebook gets transition teams ready to help students with disabilities plan the future they want, pursue employment and/or higher education, and navigate the complex shift to adult life in the community. Renowned expert Paul Wehman and a select group of contributors introduce you to all the fundamentals of transition planning, offering fast facts, vivid examples, realistic case studies, and checklists and tools for putting your plan into action.

Expanded and updated with the very latest on new legislation, funding sources, and other timely topics, this reader-friendly resource will help current and future professionals prepare young people to lead successful, self-determined adult lives.

What's New:

• All-new chapter on customised employment
• More emphasis on involving students and families in transition planning as early as middle school
• New information on working with minority populations
• Cutting-edge case studies that reflect the current state of transition services
• More on employment goals and postsecondary education goals
• New evidence-based practices for students with complex support needs

Selected Topics Covered:

• self-determination
• school inclusion
• access to the general curriculum
• goal development
• transition IEP planning and development
• social competence
• postsecondary education
• vocational education
• community-based instruction

Includes practical checklists and forms!

• Transition Planning Checklist
• A Checklist for Inclusive Schooling
• Career and Vocational Transition Worksheet
• Postsecondary Education Transition Worksheet
• Social Competencies Worksheet
• Checklist of Steps in Designing a Functional Assessment
• Checklist of Steps for Including Families in the Transition IEP Process
• Dos and Don’ts of Transition IEP Implementation
• and more!

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"An exceptional resource that includes valuable and practical transition planning strategies, along with anecdotes that clearly illustrate their application. It is a must have for every transition professional."
- Richard Luecking, Center for Transition and Career Innovation, University of Maryland

"Offers a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of transition planning, including a review of evidence-based practices, practical information, and forms for practitioners to use"
- Gary Greene, Professor Emeritus of Special Education, California State University, Long Beach

"Simply a masterpiece: a modern, student-centered guide for transition-age youth with disabilities, their families, educators, adult service providers, and employers. An absolute must-read for all stakeholders in workplace inclusion and in the full participation of young people with disabilities in all aspects of society."
- Phillip Rumrill, CRC, Kent State University, OH