{"product_id":"9781681252575","title":"Your Complete Guide to Transition Planning and Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're a special educator or transition coordinator for high school students with disabilities, you play a critical role in empowering young people to achieve their goals and dreams. It's a complex and challenging job—and this introductory guide will help you every step of the way as you support students' successful transition to college, work, and community life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll get the how-to guidance you need to master all the basics of transition planning and services, from assessing each learner's strengths and writing IEPs to evaluating student progress. Research-based strategies help you develop effective plans with confidence, and the reproducible checklists and forms keep critical information organized as you prepare each student for life beyond the classroom. A must-read for all transition coordinators—and any secondary educator with a role on the transition team—this book is your essential guide to supporting successful, self-determined futures for all your students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL HELP IN EVERY CHAPTER:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGetting started.\u003c\/b\u003e For each major transition topic covered, you'll find a thorough introduction to the fundamentals, including definitions of key terms and concrete examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaking it happen.\u003c\/b\u003e Get in-depth guidance and practical strategies for creating and carrying out each step of an effective transition plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat you can do right now.\u003c\/b\u003e Put the ideas in each chapter into immediate action with quick tips, helpful forms, and a list of the best online resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCOVER HOW TO: \u003c\/b\u003ebuild a transition assessment toolkit • write transition IEPs with measurable goals • increase family and student involvement in transition planning • strengthen student self-determination • embed transition skills in core academic content • boost student engagement in school • create a quality career development program • prepare students for postsecondary education • teach independent living skills • enhance students’ social skills • support participation in community experiences • promote interagency collaboration • evaluate student progress • and more \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith practical checklists\u0026amp;forms:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills and Knowledge Checklist for transition specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-determination forms for students and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful forms for your career development program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcological inventory and task analysis forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brookes Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139692511472,"sku":"9781681252575","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681252575_p0.jpg?v=1763692890","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681252575","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}