Transition Coalition - Publications

Publications

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	Ask the Expert Jim Martin, Ph.D., an expert on student involvement in IEP and transition planning, participated in the online discussion in March, 2007. This archived discussion provides an overview of student involvement and self-directed IEPs, as well as detailed answers to teachers. questions.
	The Community Transition Program: Experiences Starting a Community-Based Program for Students Aged 18-21 This manual is based on the development and operation of one community-based transition program in Lawrence, KS called Community Transitions (C-Tran). The teachers of C-Tran reveal their insights and share many of their resources, programming, and curricula to help others develop community-based transition programs. You may download the entire manual or it is provided in smaller sections for quicker downloads.
	Intro Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 References Appendix A,B Appendix C,D Appendix E,F,G CTRAN Handbook
	People Make It Happen Laws don't make things happen, people do. This booklet includes information about the various roles in transition. Descriptions of several specific roles as well as suggestions for how different members of transition teams may participate in the transition process are provided.
	Transition and Your Adolescent with Learning Disabilities: Moving from High School to Postsecondary Education, Training, and Employment. This helpful document provides families with information about how to plan for the transition from school to postsecondary settings and information about different postsecondary options for adolescents with disabilities.
	Planning for the Future A workbook to help students, their families, and professionals to plan for life after high school. This workbook uses a person-centered approach to identify student strengths and facilitates a problem-solving approach to develop a plan of action and a vision for the future.
	Transition Planning This helpful brochure was created to assist families in understanding the basics of transition planning, including its purpose, who is involved, and the process as a whole.
	Age of Majority This helpful brochure was created to assist families in understanding upcoming changes in their child's legal status and prepare accordingly through transition planning.