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Though the post-secondary transition process for Students with Disabilities is a major concern in the United States, preparation for this transition from K-12 schooling to college and career starts takes place during the transition from K-8 to 9-12 grades (Balfanz, 2009; Akos & Galassi, 2004; Phelan, Yu, & Davidson, 1994). In this tone, one of the main concerns for students with language-based learning differences who attend specialized private K-8 schools is the ability to transition to general education public high schools.
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Walker, B. (2017). The Role of Technology on Preparing Students with Language-Based Learning Differences for Transition to Public High Schools. In: Ellis, A.L. (eds) Transitioning Children with Disabilities. Studies in Inclusive Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-134-6_6
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