ETD RECORD
The transition of students with disabilities into adult living :factors that determine a successful integration
Citation
Cortner, Christy K.(Christy Kay). (2006). The transition of students with disabilities into adult living :factors that determine a successful integration. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/etd_355.html
- Title:
- The transition of students with disabilities into adult living :factors that determine a successful integration
- Author:
- Cortner, Christy K.(Christy Kay)
- Date:
- 2006
- Keywords:
- Students with disabilities--Education (Secondary) Students with disabilities--Vocational guidance School-to-work transition Adulthood
- Abstract:
- The narrative inquiry research study proposal presented the problem: If the transition of students with disabilities into adulthood is deemed to be important to the educational system and to society, then follow-up studies of these students are essential to assessing their success. Using an interview guide adapted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition, special education students and their parents who graduated from a Northern Idaho high school were interviewed. Employment, services needed and received, and quality of life indicators of these students were discussed in descriptive form. Literature review revealed that legislation has mandated that transition planning for special education students be implemented. Success for students after high school graduation is questionable, and many factors determine their success.;The study found that students with disabilities were presented with many challenges. The study found that there were many factors that influenced their success in transitioning into adult living. The remediation they received in the special education classroom, as well as the special education support they received in the general education setting was helpful in helping the students to compensate and remediate their areas of disabilities. Vocational classes and job shadowing helped them to explore different careers and interests, and helped develop the students' self-esteem. Individual teachers who expressed interest in them and gave the students help and support were recognized by the participants as an influential part of their transition. The Individual Education Plan and transition plan helped the student, parent(s) and school work together as a team toward the common good of the student. Community and state resources were accessed and utilized by participants once they graduated from high school.
- Description:
- Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Idaho, May 12, 2006.
- Major Professor:
- Russell Joki.
- Defense Date:
- May 12, 2006.
- Type:
- Text
- Format Original:
- xii, 187 leaves :ill. ;29 cm.
- Format:
- record
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