Self-Determination and Transition Planning

Self-determination has a powerful positive impact on post-school outcomes for young adults with disabilities—but how can educators teach students the skills they need to make their own choices and achieve their goals as they enter adulthood? This empowering guidebook shows the way. Packed with  practical, research-validated guidance on explicitly teaching self-determination skills , this book helps educators support students in communicating their interests and needs, setting and reaching goals, and managing their own lives.  Ready-to-use worksheets and activities  will help students take an active role in their transition planning, and true case stories highlight the benefits of self-determination instruction: smoother transitions, improved behavior, and fulfilling lives beyond the classroom.

 

DISCOVER HOW TO

 

Teach essential self-determination skills:

Transition to Adulthood Series was developed for the purpose of meeting the critical educational needs of students with disabilities who will be moving from school to adulthood. It is designed to help professionals and families by translating evidence-based transition research into practice.

 

Each volume in the series addresses specific objectives that are related to the all important and overarching goal of helping students meet the demands of school and society and gain a greater understanding of themselves so they are equipped for success in the adult world.