About the Downloads List of Downloadable Materials Series Preface Editorial Advisory Board About the Editor About the Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Introduction to Transition Planning Paul Wehman, Valerie Brooke, and Joshua Taylor Chapter 2 Individual and Community Transition Planning: Focus on Inclusion Joshua Taylor, Paul Wehman, and Cyndi Pitonyak Chapter 3 Developing the Transition Curriculum DiAnne B. Davidsen and Joshua Taylor Chapter 4 Planning for the Future: One Student at a Time Judy Averill and Elizabeth Evans Getzel Chapter 5 Writing the Transition Individualized Education Program Wendy Parent-Johnson, Richard Parent-Johnson, and Paul Wehman Chapter 6 Implementing the Transition Individualized Education Program Paul Wehman, Catherine A. Anderson, and Ellie C. Hartman Chapter 7 Understanding the Different Pathways to Competitive Employment from School Jennifer Todd McDonough and Holly N. Whittenburg Chapter 8 Customized Employment Holly N. Whittenburg and Jennifer Todd McDonough Chapter 9 Funding Transition Programs: Toward a Seamless Transition from School into Adulthood William Grant Revell, Jr. and Paul Wehman References Index
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 Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and prepare for the workforce, further education or training, and community living. Updates to the second edition include thorough discussion of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA-2014), discussion of funding sources that are available today due to new legislation, new case studies, increased emphasis on student involvement, and more.