SED 322 Self-Determination and School-to-Work Transition
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 that emphasizes the six areas that ensure quality of life for disabled individuals. A cooperative, multidisciplinary team approach is addressed as a way of helping student transition into appropriate work settings. Fieldwork includes visits to adult agencies.