Transitioning Children with Disabilities : From Early Childhood through Adulthood / edited by Antonio L. Ellis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ellis, Antonio L., Editor.

Series:

Studies in Inclusive Education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education.

Local Subjects:

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (CCXXVIII, 20 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2017.

Place of Publication:

Rotterdam : SensePublishers : Imprint: SensePublishers, 2017.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / Antonio L. Ellis

It Takes Two / Sheila D. Moore , Lavetta B. Henderson and Alexcia J. Moore

Transitioning to a New Regime or More of the Same? / Kimberley Jones , Ramona Burton , Courtney Forbes , Steven L. Nelson and Janeula M. Burt

Personnel Preparation in Transition Education / Antonio L. Ellis , Lisa Maria Grillo and Jaquial Durham

Beyond Compliance / Kia Myrick McDaniel

The State of Federal and State Accountability Systems That Support P-12 and Postsecondary Transition Services for English Learners with Disabilities / Carlette C. Bethea and Zollie Stevenson Jr.

The Role of Technology on Preparing Students with Language-Based Learning Differences for Transition to Public High Schools / Bryce Walker

The Role of Literacy on the Postsecondary Opportunities of Students with High Incidence Disabilities / Ralph Gardner III , Morris R. Council III and Martreece Watson

Transitioning to Kindergarten / Renee L. Garraway

Rethinking the Paradigm / June Gothberg , Sondra Stegenga and Debbie Cate

Increasing Cultural Responsiveness / Renee L. Garraway and Consuela Robinson

Using the Taxonomy for Transition Programming 2.0 to Guide Transition Education / Paula Kohler , June Gothberg and Jennifer Coyle

Transitioning from High School to College / Katherine Reedy

Reaching Higher / Paul C. Harris , Renae D. Mayes , Desireé Vega and Erik M. Hines

One in the Same / Antonio Ellis

About the Contributors / Antonio Ellis and Antonio L. Ellis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

94-6351-134-2

OCLC:

1004225348