Since the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1975, the process of
including students with disabilities in general physical education classes has become a …

T he Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA; 2004) entitles students
with disabilities to “a free appropriate education that emphasizes special education and …

Transition planning has become an important topic in special education because it is a
method for ensuring that students with disabilities are best prepared for life after high school …

There is a great need to provide transition planning and enhance the success of individuals
with intellectual disabilities in employment and independent living through appropriate …

Students with disabilities (SWDs) require a transition process to support high school
graduation and continuation to higher education or the workforce. In a rural district in a …

Interagency collaboration is an effective strategy for supporting students and families with
resources and support to prepare students for life after high school. The Communicating …

Considerable research demonstrates that evidence-based practices (EBPs) improve post-
school outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities. Secondary transition EBPs are …

Higher education was not always considered a realistic goal for people with intellectual
disability. Legislation, advocacy, and research have led to new perspectives and increased …

This qualitative case study explored how secondary special education teachers and
transition specialists perceived their collaborative efforts when transitioning students with …

Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) accomplish outcomes in
the areas of employment, continued education, and independent living at rates much lower …