EDG 622 School to Work Transition (Advanced)
This course addresses the history of transition and essential components of the transition process of students with various disabilities from the school environment to employment setting. Emphasized are the roles of educators in the development of the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) for each student and self-management skills to facilitate self-determination. This course also covers potential school-to-work issues for students with a variety of disabling conditions and focuses on planning to emphasize the six areas that ensure quality of life for disabled individuals. A cooperative, multidisciplinary team approach is addressed as a way of helping the student transition into appropriate work settings. Fieldwork includes practical research involving visits to adult agencies and obtaining resources for individuals with disabilities. The student is also required to research a variety of school-to-work model programs.
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SPRING