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Embedding Secondary Transition in the Common Core State Standards
Content type: Journal Article
This article discusses alignment between the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and secondary transition instruction. A brief overview of the history and current status of the CSSS is provided followed by two possible approaches for teachers to use when...
A Journey, Not a Destination
Content type: Journal Article
Cultural competence is more than a buzzword, it is a best practice for transition educators who work with culturally and linguistically diverse students in special education. Developing cultural competence is easier said than done, and many educators don’t...
Begin With the End in Mind
Content type: Journal Article
There is a widespread misconception that transition planning and programming begin in high school. However, there are many opportunities for teachers to infuse transition-focused education into teaching and learning activities for their elementary grade...
Assessing Transition Skills in the 21st Century
Content type: Journal Article
As a result of the demanding 21st century workforce, local education agencies are beginning to refocus and retool to ensure students with disabilities have the knowledge and skills to be productive adults and attain positive post-school outcomes. The...
Enhancing Transportation Education Using Mobile Devices and Applications
Content type: Journal Article
The most salient aspect of independent living and successful post-high school transition to employment is having the ability to independently use transportation (Bouck & Flanagan, 2010). The Department of Labor (2012) reports that only 20% of persons with...
Empowering K–12 Students With Disabilities to Learn Computational Thinking and Computer Programming
Content type: Journal Article
More and more, K-12 schools are integrating computing and computer science into the general curriculum. Special educators are increasingly finding themselves providing support to students with disabilities who are learning computing along with their peers...
Teaching Academic Vocabulary to Adolescents With Learning Disabilities
Content type: Journal Article
Knowing the meaning of academic vocabulary words helps adolescents understand content-area text and improves their academic achievement. To demonstrate deep understanding of words, students reading below grade level and students with learning disabilities...
The 2% Transition
Content type: Journal Article
New regulations require a transition away from the alternate assessment based on modified achievement standards (AA-MAS). Students who previously participated in this option will be required to take the regular state assessments aligned with college- and...
Teaching Handwriting to Elementary Students With Learning Disabilities
Content type: Journal Article
Handwriting is an important skill for students to acquire in elementary school. Determining and delivering appropriate handwriting interventions to students with learning disabilities can be complicated. Teachers must juggle handwriting with other...
Promoting Inclusion, Social Connections, and Learning Through Peer Support Arrangements
Content type: Journal Article
Ensuring students with severe disabilities access the rich relationship and learning opportunities available within general education classrooms is an important—but challenging—endeavor. Although one-to-one paraprofessionals often accompany students in...