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Strategies for Creating Work-Based Learning Experiences in Schools for Secondary Students With Disabilities
Content type: Journal Article
Work -based learning experiences should be seen as part of a larger process of career development for all students. Through work based learning experiences, students should learn about various career areas, try different work styles, find out what type of...
Transition Engagement of African American Youth With Disabilities: A Serial Mediation Model
Content type: Journal Article
The purpose of this study was to draw from self-determination and self-efficacy theories to evaluate psychological constructs (autonomous motivation, competency, and outcome expectancy) as mediators of the relationship between working alliance and...
Special Interest Areas and Employment Skills Programming for Secondary Students With Autism
Content type: Journal Article
Special education professionals who serve secondary students with autism must provide employment skills training critical for positive postschool outcomes. Such programming should emphasize specialized training based on student strengths, interests, and...
Promoting Student Transition Planning by Using a Self-Directed Summary of Performance
Content type: Journal Article
As high school students with disabilities leave secondary settings and special education services, their transition often is associated with limited opportunities. One way to support the transition may be to guide the student in developing a self-directed...
Promoting College and Career Readiness: Practical Strategies for the Classroom
Content type: Journal Article
With the recent legislative emphasis on college and career readiness (CCR) for all students and the continued poor post-school outcomes for students with disabilities, it is important for educators to have effective and practical instructional strategies...
Be the Thermostat: Strategies for Keeping Your Cool When IEP Team Conflict Heats Up
Content type: Event
Attend our East Valley event at Mesa Public Schools, presented by Heather Schlemmer. You will learn to Be the Thermostat: Strategies to Keep Yourself Cool When IEP Team Conflict Heats Up. PLEASE RSVP BY OCT. 28TH! More details at www.eastvalleycec.org View...
Arizona Unit
DCDT Virtual Transition in Practice Symposium
Content type: Event
DCDT is offering a multi-session in depth workshops to assist with implementing evidence-based practices. Registration includes 5 workshops on transition assessment, improving emloyment outcomes, improving postsecondary education outcomes, improving...
DCDT
DCDT International Conference
Content type: Event
During the Conference’s three days, there will be 250 sessions on: Transition Assessment; Culturally Responsive Practices, Transition to Postsecondary Education, Transition to Employment, Transition to Independent Living, Family/Community Partnerships in...
DCDT
Nicole Johnson
Content type: 100 Stories
Posted:
13 December, 2021
Nicole Johnson is a special education teacher at the Lake Area Career and Technology Center in Devils Lake, ND. She has a passion for helping transition-aged students with intellectual disabilities learn employability skills. She does this through a...
Anna Brown
Content type: 100 Stories
Posted:
16 September, 2021
This year, Anna is working in an adaptive curriculum classroom serving students between kindergarten and 5th grade. Her ultimate goal is to transition into school psychology. Her path to the special education classroom includes being a PETAC grant...