Assessment is the cornerstone of every good transition plan. Now there's
a book that demystifies the what, when, why, and how of collecting
transition assessment data--and using the results to help students with
disabilities prepare for adulthood.
Developed by two respected transition authorities, this practical guide
prepares education professionals to use today's best assessment tools
and strategies to identify which transition approaches really work.
You'll discover how to
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choose assessments appropriate for each situation and student
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apply best assessment practices in 7 key areas (see sidebar)
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collect the right data at the right time
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implement evidence-based practices that meet IDEA requirements for
transition assessment
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make the most of informal assessments and formal performance-based
methods tailored to each student's needs
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translate assessment results into better, more personalized transition
IEP plans
To help you find the assessment tools that best meet your needs, the
book includes an invaluable quick-reference guide to more than 90
transition assessments and which areas they assess. You'll also follow
case studies of a teacher and two students as they navigate the
transition assessment process, and you'll get sample forms for
assessing student skills and goals, enhancing transition IEPs, helping
students plan for college and employment, and much more.
Essential for every transition specialist and educator, this book will
be your trusted companion as you make sound decisions about assessment;
ensure individualized, person-centered transition plans; and support
students' post-school goals and dreams.
Strengthen transition assessment in 7 key areas:
- Academics
- Self-determination
- Employment
- Community living
- Postsecondary education
- Recreation and leisure
- Health care
The book is part of the Brookes Publishing Transition to Adulthood
Series
