{"product_id":"transition-planning-for-culturally-and-gary-greene-9781598571592","title":"Transition Planning for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth","description":"\u003cp\u003eToo often, culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) youth with disabilities have a tougher road to adulthood than their Caucasian peers with disabilities. Reverse the odds with this concise how-to book, the first guide to easing the complex transition process for CLD students with a wide range of special needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA veteran trainer of transition specialists, Gary Greene is one of the foremost experts on helping students with disabilities launch successful adult lives. Combining his 25 years of experience with the latest research on cultural and linguistic diversity, this evidence-based quick-guide teaches readers key skills and best practices in culturally responsive, family-centered transition planning. Professionals who work with young adults from ages 14 to 22 will \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand the special challenges CLD families may face during the transition process, including cultural biases, immigration issues, and limited English proficiency \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop culturally responsive transition IEPs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprepare the IDEA-required Summary of Functional Performance (SOP) documents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminimize conflict and strengthen communication with CLD families \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eencourage students' active participation in transition planning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollaborate closely with families throughout the whole process \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide effective cultural competence training to school personnel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplement successful parent support programs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econduct transition assessments to determine a student's individual needs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscover how teacher leadership can improve transition services \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake the most of the transition services available in high school and beyond \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help readers apply best practices, this book gives them case studies of professionals successfully helping students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Readers will also learn from revealing interviews with transition specialists and other experts, discover proven tips and strategies for every part of the transition process, and get photocopiable forms and tools they can use right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great resource for quick and effective professional development--and an ideal preservice textbook--this highly practical guide puts better outcomes for CLD youth well within reach as they navigate the road to adulthood. \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 Gary Greene\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598571591\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598571592\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 08\/15\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.96h x 8.55w x 0.36d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 164","brand":"Gary Greene","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47202983903487,"sku":"9781598571592","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_44732377-605d-4cdc-a5de-9157c071b178.jpg?v=1756833971","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/transition-planning-for-culturally-and-gary-greene-9781598571592","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}