Successful Transition Programs: Pathways for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

by John McDonnell, Michael L. Hardman

This book is available to instructors and students in an electronic version!Addressing the full range of curricular and instructional issues that face professionals working in middle school, high school, and post-high school programs, Successful Transition Pathways for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition is the most relevant text available for teachers and administrators. Authors John McDonnell and Michael L. Hardman take the position that the most effective transition programs are those that cumulatively build on the capacity of students for employment, community living, and citizenship.Key Features and BenefitsCovers systematic transition planning, employment preparation, participation in the general education curriculum, instruction in community settings, and preparing students to live as independently as possibleAligns with recommended practice in the field and with federal legislation governing educational and community service programsContains ecological curriculum models for students with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesIncludes focus review questions, real-life example windows, and point/counterpoint boxes from key researchers on controversial issues to help readers connect the book′s concepts with the typical needs of students

416 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 24, 2009