Descriptor
Author
| Beale, Andrew V. | 1 |
| Becker, Heather | 1 |
| Foster, Jennifer | 1 |
| Moon, M. Sherril | 1 |
| Neubert, Debra A. | 1 |
| Pressman, Harvey | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Parents | 4 |
| Practitioners | 2 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Moon, M. Sherril; Beale, Andrew V. – Exceptional Parent, 1984
Parents of disabled children are offered suggestions for ensuring that they receive appropriate vocational training and job placement. Guidelines address elementary school, middle school, and high school levels. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Placement, Parent Role
Peer reviewedNeubert, Debra A.; Foster, Jennifer – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1988
The article outlines a guide to help special educators, parents, and adult service providers assist learning-disabled individuals in exploring employment and postsecondary options and enhance the transition planning process. Steps include developing an employability profile, identifying occupational areas to explore, and conducting exploration…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Community Programs, Education Work Relationship, Job Placement
Becker, Heather; And Others – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1987
The Monitoring and Tracking Clients and Helpers (MATCH) system assesses the skills and needs of deaf-blind individuals completing educational programs and compares them with training opportunities of service agencies. The information is used to determine the most appropriate adult placement and to determine needed areas unmet by existing programs.…
Descriptors: Adults, Deaf Blind, Education Work Relationship, Job Placement
Pressman, Harvey – Exceptional Parent, 1987
Parents of disabled children throughout the country are organizing to find appropriate employment opportunities for their children by: writing proposals and obtaining funding for employment programs; improving in- school vocational programs for special needs students; advocating earlier vocational education; preparing work settings for supported…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Opportunities
