Overview

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 Programs: 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 Benefits Covers systematic transition planning, employment preparation, participation in the general education curriculum, instruction in community settings, and preparing students to live as independently as possible Aligns with recommended practice in the field and with federal legislation governing educational and community service programs Contains ecological curriculum models for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities Includes 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

Full Product Details

Author:   John McDonnell ,  Michael L Hardman
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9781412960212

ISBN 10:   1412960215
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   06 May 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Section I. Foundations of Transition Programs 1. Historical and Legislative Foundations - Michael L. Hardman and Shirley Ann Dawson 2. Expected Outcomes and Emerging Values - Margret A. Crockett and Michael L. Hardman 3. The Role of Secondary Education in Transition - Margret A. Crockett and Michael L. Hardman Section II. Curriculum and Transition Planning 4. Curriculum - John McDonnell 5. Developing IEPs/Transition Plans - Shamby Polychronis and John McDonnell 6. Promoting Self-Determination - Jayne McGuire 7. Parent and Family Involvement - Andrea P. McDonnell and Catherine Nelson Section III. Instruction and Educational Supports 8. Inclusion in General Education Classes - John McDonnell and Brigid E. Brown 9. Instruction in Community Settings - John McDonnell Section IV. Critical Program Components 10. Home and Community Living - J. Matt Jameson and John McDonnell 11. Leisure and Recreation - Tessie Rose 12. Employment Training - John McDonnell 13. Job Placement - John McDonnell Section V. Postschool Options 14. Postschool Residential Alternatives - Tim Riesen 15. Postschool Employment Alternatives - Tim Riesen 16. Transition to Postsecondary Education - John McDonnell, Sharlene A. Kiuhara, and Margaret Collier Developing IEPs/Transition Plans - Shamby Polychronis, John McDonnell Expected Outcomes and Emerging Values - Margret Crockett, Michael Hardman Historical and Legislative Foundations - Michael Hardman, Shirley Dawson Home and Community Living - J Jameson, John McDonnell Instruction in Community Settings - John McDonnell Leisure and Recreation - Tessie Rose Parent and Family Involvement - Andrea McDonnell, Catherine Nelson Promoting Self-Determination - Jayne McGuire The Role of Secondary Education in Transition - Margret Crockett, Michael Hardman Transition to Postsecondary Education - John McDonnell, Sharlene Kiuhara, Margaret Collier Postschool Residential Alternatives - Tim Riesen

Reviews

"""McDonnell and Hardman—along with their collaborating authors—have crafted an informative, comprehensive, and accessible textbook written to equip new and practicing professionals with the knowledge, skills, expectations, and strategies to effectively support youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition to life after high school. Overall, the book is well organized and cohesively written. Recognizing the numerous tensions inherent within transition programming, the authors embed point/counterpoint discussions and vignettes, challenging readers to think more deeply about complex and emerging issues."" -- Erik W. Carter and Beth Swedeen ""Successful Transition Programs provides an excellent resource for new and practicing professionals. Both the cutting-edge content and user-friendly format make this book appealing to preservice and unservice teachers and other practitioners involved in transition planning and services. It is my choice as the text for my university transition course."" -- Pat Rogan, PhD * Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities June 2010 *"

McDonnell and Hardman-along with their collaborating authors-have crafted an informative, comprehensive, and accessible textbook written to equip new and practicing professionals with the knowledge, skills, expectations, and strategies to effectively support youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition to life after high school. Overall, the book is well organized and cohesively written. Recognizing the numerous tensions inherent within transition programming, the authors embed point/counterpoint discussions and vignettes, challenging readers to think more deeply about complex and emerging issues. -- Erik W. Carter and Beth Swedeen 20100708

McDonnell and Hardman-along with their collaborating authors-have crafted an informative, comprehensive, and accessible textbook written to equip new and practicing professionals with the knowledge, skills, expectations, and strategies to effectively support youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition to life after high school. Overall, the book is well organized and cohesively written. Recognizing the numerous tensions inherent within transition programming, the authors embed point/counterpoint discussions and vignettes, challenging readers to think more deeply about complex and emerging issues. -- Erik W. Carter and Beth Swedeen Successful Transition Programs provides an excellent resource for new and practicing professionals. Both the cutting-edge content and user-friendly format make this book appealing to preservice and unservice teachers and other practitioners involved in transition planning and services. It is my choice as the text for my university transition course. -- Pat Rogan, PhD Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities June 2010

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