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ERIC Number: EJ1277500
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Nov
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-0004-9441
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The Importance of Quality Transition Processes for Students with Disabilities across Settings: Learning from the Current Situation in New South Wales
Strnadová, Iva; Cumming, Therese M.
Australian Journal of Education, v58 n3 p318-336 Nov 2014
This article examines the current state of the transition process for students with developmental disabilities in New South Wales, Australia. Teachers from 75 schools were surveyed about current practices for students with developmental disabilities transitioning from primary to secondary school and from secondary school to post-school life. Teachers' responses to the open-ended survey questions were analysed using inductive content analysis. The results of the analysis revealed that although many schools had transition processes in place, such as school visits and orientation programs, many key evidence-based practices were missing. Key themes that emerged included school-specific transition practices at each level and the importance of home-school collaboration. Overall results indicated a need for a mandated, student-centred planning and support process, guided by evidence-based practice.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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