Facilitating the Transition of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Description
PRO-ED Series on Transition
Because
we live in an era of constant change, the technological and societal
demands on young people who are deaf or hard of hearing are greater than
ever before. These students need systematic instruction and careful
planning in making transitions that are as smooth as possible.
Consequently, transition planning is now a critical component of every
student's education.
The purpose of this book is to help
professionals, students, and families become familiar with how to
develop and implement individual transition plans for students who are
deaf of hard of hearing. The knowledge gained from reading and using the
materials provided in this book will increase the reader's ability to
meet the transition mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Act
Amendments of 1997.
In addition, the reader will have a better
understanding of how to work in partnership with students, families, and
professionals to develop appropriate transition plans and effective
plans of study, which will in the long run help individuals who are deaf
or hard of hearing reach their maximum potential and lead fulfilling
adult lives.
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79 pages 8.5 x 11 softcover 2003
Facilitating the Transition of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
