{"product_id":"demystifying-transition-assessment-colleen-thoma-9781598572148","title":"Demystifying Transition Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssessment is the cornerstone of every good transition plan. Now there's a book that demystifies the what, when, why, and how of collecting transition assessment data--and using the results to help students with disabilities prepare for adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by two respected transition authorities, this practical guide prepares education professionals to use today's best assessment tools and strategies to identify which transition approaches really work. You'll discover how to \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoose assessments appropriate for each situation and student \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapply best assessment practices in 7 key areas (see sidebar) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollect the right data at the right time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplement evidence-based practices that meet IDEA requirements for transition assessment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake the most of informal assessments and formal performance-based methods tailored to each student's needs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etranslate assessment results into better, more personalized transition IEP plans \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help you find the assessment tools that best meet your needs, the book includes an invaluable \u003cb\u003equick-reference guide to more than 90 transition assessments \u003c\/b\u003eand which areas they assess. You'll also follow \u003cb\u003ecase studies\u003c\/b\u003e of a teacher and two students as they navigate the transition assessment process, and you'll get \u003cb\u003esample forms \u003c\/b\u003e for assessing student skills and goals, enhancing transition IEPs, helping students plan for college and employment, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential for every transition specialist and educator, this book will be your trusted companion as you make sound decisions about assessment; ensure individualized, person-centered transition plans; and support students' post-school goals and dreams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrengthen transition assessment in 7 key areas: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcademics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-determination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostsecondary education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecreation and leisure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e The book is part of the Brookes Publishing Transition to Adulthood Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Colleen Thoma, Ronald Tamura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598572148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598572148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.54h x 7.89w x 0.30d","brand":"Colleen Thoma","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43938578333951,"sku":"9781598572148","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_a2e7cd26-fa16-4a6d-b966-9d59ebe6f37a.jpg?v=1681436516","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/demystifying-transition-assessment-colleen-thoma-9781598572148","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}