Aligning Transition Services With Secondary Education Reform: A Position Statement of the Division on Career Development and Transition

an article by Mary E. Morningstar and Michael L. Wehmeyer (University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA), Diane S. Bassett (University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, USA), Carol Kochhar-Bryant (The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA) and Joanne Cashman (National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Alexandria, VA, USA) published in Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals Volume 35 Number 3 (December 2012)

Abstract

Society has witnessed significant improvements in the lives of students receiving transition services over the past 30 years.

The field of transition has developed an array of evidence-based interventions and promising practices; however, secondary school reform efforts have often overlooked these approaches for youth without disabilities. If we are to see improvements in post-secondary outcomes for all youth, reform efforts must begin with active participation of general and special educators and critical home, school, and community stakeholders.

In this article, the authors discuss the evolution of transition in light of reform efforts in secondary education. They review and identify secondary educational initiatives that embrace transition principles.

Finally, recommendations are provided for advancing alignment of transition services with secondary education reforms.

Hazel’s comment:
Yes, this is about research in the USA but those who can get hold of the article without too much difficulty may well benefit from reading about the changes that are being made in the United States.

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