{"product_id":"evidence-based-instructional-strategies-for-transition-david-test-9781598571929","title":"Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies for Transition","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo meet the high-stakes requirements of IDEA's Indicator 13, professionals need proven and practical ways to support successful transitions for young adults with significant disabilities. Now there's a single guidebook to help them meet that critical goal--straight from David Test, one of today's most highly respected authorities on transitions to adulthood. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with down-to-earth, immediately useful transition strategies, this book has the evidence-based guidance readers need to help students with moderate and severe disabilities prepare for every aspect of adult life, from applying for a job to improving social skills. Special educators, transition specialists, guidance counselors, and other professionals will discover how to' \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ealign instruction with IDEA requirements.\u003c\/b\u003e Get tips and tools to ensure full compliance with Indicator 13, including a checklist that shows at a glance whether an IEP meets the requirements. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epinpoint student needs and interests\u003c\/b\u003e with formal and informal assessment strategies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003estrengthen IEPs\u003c\/b\u003e with measurable, relevant, and specific postsecondary goals. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eteach students the skills needed to succeed.\u003c\/b\u003e Lesson plan starters, drawn from evidence-based practices identified by the National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center, make it easy to teach employment skills, life skills, and academic skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003euse the most effective instructional strategies, \u003c\/b\u003e such as mnemonics, response prompting, peer assistance, visual displays, and computer-assisted instruction. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eassess effectiveness of instruction.\u003c\/b\u003e Get a quick guide to the who, what, when, and why of data collection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eincrease student and family involvement in transition planning\u003c\/b\u003e--the best way to ensure positive outcomes that reflect a student's individual choices. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will help make transition as seamless as possible with practical materials that guide the planning process, including IEP templates and worksheets, checklists and key questions, thumbnails of key research studies, and sample scenarios that show teaching strategies in action. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential road map for all professionals involved in transition planning, this book will help ensure that students with moderate and severe disabilities reach their destination: a successful adult life that reflects their goals and dreams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is part of theBrookes Publishing Transition to Adulthood Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Test\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598571923\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598571929\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 09\/21\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.93h x 8.54w x 0.39d","brand":"David Test","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44321494696191,"sku":"9781598571929","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7ed9efdf-f858-47a1-9537-699823b753e7.jpg?v=1696331191","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/evidence-based-instructional-strategies-for-transition-david-test-9781598571929","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}