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Transitioning Children with Disabilities

From Early Childhood through Adulthood

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Editors:
  1. Antonio L. Ellis

    1. Howard University, Washington, DC, USA

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  • In order to provide transition support for students with disabilities, this book offers in-depth perspectives on challenges and outcomes of youths with various disabilities, as they move from primary school through adulthood.
  • In order to provide transition support for students with disabilities, the book discusses the implementation of schoolwide academic and social supports for students with individualized education plans and 504 accommodations.
  • In order to provide transition support for students with disabilities, the book highlights the importance of self-advocacy in order to maximize students’ postsecondary possibilities once they exit high school.

Part of the book series: Studies in Inclusive Education (STUIE)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. It Takes Two

    • Sheila D. Moore, Lavetta B. Henderson, Alexcia J. Moore
    Pages 1-11

  3. Transitioning to a New Regime or More of the Same?

    • Kimberley Jones, Ramona Burton, Courtney Forbes, Steven L. Nelson, Janeula M. Burt
    Pages 13-26

  4. Personnel Preparation in Transition Education

    • Antonio L. Ellis, Lisa Maria Grillo, Jaquial Durham
    Pages 27-42

  5. Beyond Compliance

    • Kia Myrick Mcdaniel
    Pages 43-57

  6. The State of Federal and State Accountability Systems That Support P-12 and Postsecondary Transition Services for English Learners with Disabilities

    • Carlette C. Bethea, Zollie Stevenson Jr.
    Pages 59-75

  7. The Role of Technology on Preparing Students with Language-Based Learning Differences for Transition to Public High Schools

    • Bryce Walker
    Pages 77-93

  8. The Role of Literacy on the Postsecondary Opportunities of Students with High Incidence Disabilities

    • Ralph Gardner III, Morris R. Council III, Martreece Watson
    Pages 95-112

  9. Transitioning to Kindergarten

    • Renee L. Garraway
    Pages 113-128

  10. Rethinking the Paradigm

    • June Gothberg, Sondra Stegenga, Debbie Cate
    Pages 129-144

  11. Increasing Cultural Responsiveness

    • Renee L. Garraway, Consuela Robinson
    Pages 145-167

  12. Using the Taxonomy for Transition Programming 2.0 to Guide Transition Education

    • Paula Kohler, June Gothberg, Jennifer Coyle
    Pages 169-182

  13. Transitioning From High School to College

    • Katherine Reedy
    Pages 183-194

  14. Reaching Higher

    • Paul C. Harris, Renae D. Mayes, DesireĂ© Vega, Erik M. Hines
    Pages 195-211

  15. One in the Same

    • Christine “Queen” Washington
    Pages 213-215

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 217-226
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About this book

This book is an authoritative volume of scholarship through qualitative and quantitative methodologies on postsecondary transition services for a diverse readership. The editor’s intended audience is composed of students with disabilities, school administrators, special education coordinators, colleges and university faculty, staff, and administrators, among other scholars, practitioners, and advocates. Readers of this volume will be educated on the postsecondary transition process, and the lifelong commitment of educators who guides students with disabilities through their rigorous, yet rewarding journey. This book also can be used by student personnel administrators, employers, student retention coordinators, and workforce development professionals to improve the implementation of postsecondary transition services. The importance of comprehensive transition planning for students with disabilities is the impetus for bringing this collaborative effort to print. Topics in this volumehighlight areas that have critical implications for children and adolescents’ preparation for adulthood. Contributors’ presents potent research regarding various topics addressing P-16 students’ needs, and have been active practitioners in both areas – transition services and disabilities as defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Ultimately, this book is a collection of interrelated chapters that offer rich content and insights into current trends for individuals with disabilities who are moving through various stages of their lives.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Howard University, Washington, DC, USA

    Antonio L. Ellis

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Transitioning Children with Disabilities

  • Book Subtitle: From Early Childhood through Adulthood

  • Editors: Antonio L. Ellis

  • Series Title: Studies in Inclusive Education

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-134-6

  • Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: SensePublishers-Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-6351-134-6Published: 13 September 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: CCXXVIII, 20

  • Topics: Education, general

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