Essentials of Transition Planning

Paul Wehman, Valerie Brooke, Joshua Taylor , Cyndi Pitonyak

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Brookes Publishing Co
30 March 2020

Education; Careers guidance; Teaching of special educational needs

Series: Transition

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.

By: Paul Wehman
Contributions by: Valerie Brooke, Joshua Taylor, Cyndi Pitonyak, DiAnne B. Davidsen
Imprint: Brookes Publishing Co
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 495g
ISBN: 9781681253695
ISBN 10: 1681253690
Series: Transition
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 30 March 2020
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

DiAnne B. Davidsen, M.Ed., received her master of education degree in special education from The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, and is currently in her final year of doctoral studies in urban services leadership/ special education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Since 1970, Ms. Davidsen has taught students in prekindergarten through high school in public school settings from all disability categories and in all service delivery models. She has been Transition Specialist for a school district in Virginia and one of the founders of the Peninsula Transition Forum as well as Director of Special Education for a school district in Arizona establishing Teacher/Parent/Student Transition Information Nights to prepare families of children and youth with disabilities for transition issues at all levels. Ms. Davidsen is currently an assistant professor at VCU in the Department of Special Education and Disability Policy in the School of Education. Beyond transition and curriculum development, instruction in characteristics and methods classes, and supervision of student teachers, her areas of interest are in preparing students for success at the post secondary education level and in working with individuals from diverse populations. She has published on post secondary education transition and has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences on transition, use of assistive technology, collaboration, and inclusion.

Reviews for Essentials of Transition Planning

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, Ed.D