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Improving Graduation and Employment Outcomes of Students with Disabilities: Predictive Factors and Student Perspectives.

Authors :
Benz, Michael R.
Lindstrom, Lauren
Yovanoff, Paul
Source :
Exceptional Children. Sum 2000 66(4):509-529.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Two studies involving adolescents with disabilities examined secondary and transition practices. Findings indicate that career-related work experience and completion of student-identified transition goals were highly associated with improved graduation and employment outcomes. Individualization of services around student goals and personalized attention from staff were highly valued by participants. (CR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0014-4029
Volume :
66
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Exceptional Children
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ611286
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research