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For a smooth transition to adulthood, young people with disabilities need the support, guidance, and planning expertise of a successful collaborative team. All the essentials of transition planning are at your fingertips in the second edition of this popular book, a onestop guide to helping young people live fulfilling adult lives beyond the classroom.Equally useful as a professional resource and a supplemental text, this howto guidebook gets transition teams ready to help students with disabilities plan the future they want, pursue employment and/or higher education, and navigate the complex shift to adult life in the community. Renowned expert Paul Wehman and a select group of contributors introduce you to all the fundamentals of transition planning, offering fast facts, vivid examples, realistic case studies, and checklists and tools for putting your plan into action.Expanded and updated with the very latest on new legislation, funding sources, and other timely topics, this readerfriendly resource will help current and future professionals prepare young people to lead successful, selfdetermined adult lives.WHATS NEWGuidance on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and its implications for transition and employment Allnew chapter on customized employment Indepth coverage of funding sources available today due to new legislation More emphasis on involving students and families in transition planning as early as middle school New information on working with minority populations Cuttingedge case studies that reflect the current state of transition services More on employment goals and postsecondary education goals New evidencebased practices for students with complex support needsSELECTED TOPICS COVERED: selfdetermination * school inclusion * access to the general curriculum * goal development * transition IEP planning and development * social competence * postsecondary education * vocational education * communitybased instruction * customized employment * interagency collaboration * funding transition programsIncludes practical checklists and forms!Transition Planning Checklist A Checklist for Inclusive Schooling Career and Vocational Transition Worksheet Postsecondary Education Transition Worksheet Social Competencies Worksheet Checklist of Steps in Designing a Functional Assessment Checklist of Steps for Including Families in the Transition IEP Process Dos and Donts of Transition IEP Implementation and more! Learn more about the new edition!
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- Q: What is the main focus of the 'Essentials of Transition Planning' book? A: The book focuses on providing guidance and resources for helping young people with disabilities transition smoothly into adulthood, emphasizing the importance of collaborative planning and support.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Dr. Paul Wehman, a renowned expert in the field of transition planning for individuals with disabilities.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include self-determination, school inclusion, transition IEP planning, vocational education, community-based instruction, and interagency collaboration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals and families? A: Yes, the book serves as a valuable resource for both professionals working in transition planning and families supporting young individuals with disabilities.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The 'Essentials of Transition Planning' has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What edition is currently available? A: The currently available edition is the second edition, which includes updated information and expanded content.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 7, 2020.
- Q: Does the book include practical tools or checklists? A: Yes, the book includes various practical checklists and forms designed to assist in the transition planning process.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What kind of updates can I expect in the second edition? A: The second edition includes updates on legislation, funding sources, and enhanced coverage of involving families in the transition planning process.