Transition Education & Services for Students with Disabilities Patricia L. Sitlington Gary M. Clark
Transition Education and Services in Perspective C H A P T E R O N E
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Historical Perspective Importance of a Historical Perspective Development of Programs in the United States The Special Class Movement
Evolving Program Philosophies The 1960s and the Normalization Concept
Historical Development of Work –Training Programs
Beginnings of Vocational Education
The Career Education Movement
Development of Career Education Models Life Centered Career Education Model Career Education for Exceptional Children and Youth School-Based Career Development and Transition Education Model
Functional and Community-Based Models for Students with Severe Disabilities
Development of Career Education Programs
Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities
Transition Programs and Services
Transition from School to Adult Living and IDEA and its Amendments
Transition and Education Services Models
Assumptions for a Comprehensive Transition Education and Services Approach
Proposed Comprehensive Transition Education and Services Models
Knowledge and Skill Domains Communication and Academic Performance Skills Self-Determination Skills Interpersonal Relationship Skills Integrated Community Participation Skills Health and Fitness Skills Independent/Interdependent Daily Living Skills Leisure and Recreation Skills Employment Skills Further Education and Training Skills
Exit Points and Outcomes
Education and Services Delivery Systems
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