Life Beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities

By Paul Wehman and Dr. Paul Wehman Ph.D. M.S. B.B.A.

Book Overview

Access the NEW ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS now For more than two decades, the trusted Life Beyond the Classroom text has shaped the practices of thousands of professionals helping students make a smooth transition from school to adulthood. Now this landmark textbook is in a NEW fifth edition--updated with the cutting-edge information professionals need in today's changing world, as young people with disabilities face unprecedented financial, family, employment, and educational challenges. A definitive compendium of up-to-date, evidence-based transition research, this expanded new edition takes Life Beyond the Classroom to the next level. Future professionals will get all the latest best practices and timely research on the full spectrum of transition topics, from assessment and assistive technology to social skills and self-determination. And with the unparalleled new package of online companion materials (see below for details), instructors will enhance their teaching with videos, activities, PowerPoint slides, and a convenient test bank. With this comprehensive revision of a pioneering text, the next generation of professionals will be fully prepared to give young people with disabilities appropriate, effective, and individualized support as they navigate our increasingly complex society. WHAT'S NEW: New chapters on critical topics: working with families multicultural transition planning teaching social skills secondary curriculum options Online companion materials Fresh contributions by highly regarded early career professionals All chapters completely revised and updated The very latest research, statistics, and legislation More practical strategies, case studies, and photos Updated annotated lists of helpful online resources Improved, more user-friendly design NEW ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS Plan your next course with a comprehensive package of multimedia supplementary materials, unrivaled by any other transition text: Videos for every chapter that bring key concepts to life for your students 300 downloadable slides aligned with each chapter's content--in PowerPoint format, so you can customize and edit slides Activities for every chapter that help students practice key skills, like writing transition plans and conducting assessments Chapter introductions with objectives, takeaway points, and study questions Convenient test bank with multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer/essay questions

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598572326
• ISBN13: 9781598572322
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Good book for transition strategies

This is an excellent book for those desiring to help students transition from school to adulthood: the workforce,post secondary or community living. The tables and charts alone are worth the paper its printed on. This text is standard issue for special educators. However case workers and involved parents can wade through the research for the nuggets of information. Written in 2006, this book however relies on employment information that precedes our current recession. It's amusing (and yet sad) to read the projections of a labor shortage when 10% of our work force is unemployed. The effects on students with disabilities is even more alarming. This good textbook will need a revision. I wish there was a short companion workbook listing the resources found within the pages.

Transition to Adult Life

I have been a work study coordinator in Ohio for 19 years. This book outlined fresh new ideas for transition plans and gave specific guidelines for certain disabilities. I have retired and am now working again with transition in public high schools. This is similar to a college textbook. It is thorough and gives sample transition plans to examine. It does cover autism in one chapter. I highly recommend this book for special education teachers and transition specialists. Elaine Krieg Amherst, Ohio

Great information

This book is a great resource for teachers who deal with high school transition of those with special needs. It provides scenarios and lots of reference information. Even though it is very lengthy and sometimes difficult to follow (side boxes of information on page), it is useful.

Life Beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young People With

Excellent reference for caregivers, service providers and educators on transitioning young persons with disabilities into the work force.