A college education can open the door to greater participation in the workplace and community. With this urgently needed, research-based book, readers will learn what they can do to make this crucial opportunity available to young people with a wide range of disabilities. Professionals who work in high schools and colleges&amp;mash;including disability service coordinators, guidance counselors, administrators, and general and special educators—will use this important resource to 
<ul>
<li>help students make all of the necessary preparations, including selecting a college, applying, determining eligibility for services, and securing financial aid </li>
<li>create welcoming college classrooms through the use of universally designed instructional strategies, assessment methods, and accommodations and supports </li>
<li>address the specific needs of students who have psychiatric disabilities, learning disabilities and ADHD, and developmental disabilities </li>
<li>promote the important concept of self-determination to aid students in their transition to college life and professional life </li>
<li>learn students' rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act </li>
<li>help students practice for and make the transition to the working world, using resources such as internships, career centers, and business partnerships </li>
</ul>
Filled with case studies, best practices, program guidelines, and strategies, this is a required resource for anyone who educates or coordinates services for individuals with disabilities. Readers will discover their part in helping young people gain access to a meaningful college education%mdash;one that promotes independence and responsibility, sharpens social skills, and builds a strong foundation for a successful career.

Going To College: Expanding Opportunities For People With Disabilities

Education & Teaching

Thoma Ph.D., Colleen

Hart M.S., Debra

Higher & Continuing Education

Brookes Publishing

Apply the principles of universal design for learning to transition for students with disabilities with this groundbreaking guidebook. Schools across the country already use universal design for learning to improve all students' access to the general curriculum and tap each learner's individual strengths—and now they'll have a practical book that takes this powerful teaching approach one step further for students approaching the transition to adult life.
Transition specialists and educators will discover how to apply universal design for transition (UDT) during the critical middle- and high-school years, using its guiding philosophy—presenting information in multiple formats and media—to help students achieve academic goals, make sound decisions about their future, and make a successful transition to adult life. This timely, concise guidebook reveals how and why UDT can help readers
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<li>enhance students' self-determination skills</li>
<li>plan multiple assessments that measure the full range of student strengths and needs</li>
<li>develop IEPs tailored to student goals and interests</li>
<li>help students explore career possibilities and prepare for the working world</li>
<li>support all the elements of successful transition to community life, including finding a home, managing finances, making personal connections, and enjoying recreational activities</li>
<li>create universal access to postsecondary options and help students develop the skills they'll need in college</li>
</ul>
Throughout the book, readers get practical guidance, teaching tips, and case studies that clearly demonstrate how to present information and skills in multiple settings in a variety of engaging ways. They'll also find suggestions for a wide range of technology supports they can use to accommodate diverse learning needs, including video recordings, Internet tools and resources, audiobooks, podcasts, speech-to-text software, and assistive technology devices.
With this one-of-a-kind guide to UDT, transition specialists and educators will help all students succeed in school, make informed choices about their future, and build lives beyond the classroom that reflect their goals and dreams.

Universal Design for Transition: A Roadmap for Planning and Instruction

Bartholomew Ph.D., Christina

Scott Ed.D., LaRon

Schools & Teaching

Student-directed IEPs are quickly gaining momentum in schools across the country—the proven benefits include higher academic achievement, enhanced student motivation, and increased communication and self-advocacy skills for students with disabilities. Now for the first time, there's a book that gives elementary and high school educators in-depth how-to guidance on making student-directed IEPs work for students with a range of special needs.
Packed with practical advice, helpful examples, and IEP resources for students themselves, this cutting-edge guidebook finally puts into print the best ideas for developing meaningful student-directed IEPs while adhering to legal requirements and evidence-based practices. Teachers will learn how to support students—regardless of their current skills and abilities—as they increase their own level of direction across every facet of the IEP process:
<ul>
<li>articulating strengths, needs, and legal rights</li>
<li>setting clear goals and evaluating progress</li>
<li>advocating effectively for themselves in formal settings</li>
<li>determining and securing appropriate accommodations</li>
<li>communicating preferences and interests</li>
<li>accepting responsibility for areas where improvement is needed</li>
<li>participating fully in discussions about post-school plans and needs</li>
</ul>
Destined to elevate future standards for the IEP process, this compelling and accessible book will help teachers ensure customized, highly effective educational plans for students of all ages. Teachers will empower students to take a lead role in directing their education, advocating for support, and shaping a bright, self-determined future.
Bring students into the IEP process with
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<li>More than 100 quick tips and practical strategies from teacher focus groups</li>
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Step-by-step guidance for increasing student involvement at any level</li>
<li>A wide range of case studies featuring students from ages 9–19</li>
<li>
Helpful big-picture view of IEPs across 7 stages—from school-directed to student-directed</li>
</ul>

Getting the Most Out of IEPs: An Educator's Guide to the Student-Directed Approach

Parenting & Relationships

Wehman Ph.D. M.S. B.B.A., Dr. Paul

Disabilities & Hyperactivity

Assessment is the cornerstone of every good transition plan. Now there's a book that demystifies the what, when, why, and how of collecting transition assessment data—and using the results to help students with disabilities prepare for adulthood.
 Developed by two respected transition authorities, this practical guide prepares education professionals to use today's best assessment tools and strategies to identify which transition approaches really work. You'll discover how to 
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<li>choose assessments appropriate for each situation and student </li>
<li>apply best assessment practices in 7 key areas (see sidebar) </li>
<li>collect the right data at the right time </li>
<li>implement evidence-based practices that meet IDEA requirements for transition assessment </li>
<li>make the most of informal assessments and formal performance-based methods tailored to each student's needs </li>
<li>translate assessment results into better, more personalized transition IEP plans </li>
</ul>
 To help you find the assessment tools that best meet your needs, the book includes an invaluable quick-reference guide to more than 90 transition assessments and which areas they assess. You'll also follow case studies of a teacher and two students as they navigate the transition assessment process, and you'll get sample forms for assessing student skills and goals, enhancing transition IEPs, helping students plan for college and employment, and much more.
 Essential for every transition specialist and educator, this book will be your trusted companion as you make sound decisions about assessment; ensure individualized, person-centered transition plans; and support students' post-school goals and dreams. 
 Strengthen transition assessment in 7 key areas:<ul>
<li>Academics</li>
<li>Self-determination</li>
<li>Employment</li>
<li>Community living</li>
<li>Postsecondary education</li>
<li>Recreation and leisure</li>
<li>Health care</li>
</ul> The book is part of the Brookes Publishing Transition to Adulthood Series

Demystifying Transition Assessment

Business & Money

Tamura Ph.D., Ronald

Job Hunting & Careers

Universal Design for Transition: The Educators’ Guide for Equity-Focused Transition Planning

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