Promoting Transition Readiness for Students with Disabilities in Special Education
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36676/girt.2023-v11i1-06Keywords:
Transition readiness, Students with disabilities, Special educationAbstract
Preparing students with impairments for life after school is an important goal of special education. The goal of transition planning is to help students with special needs make a successful transition from school to post-school activities and pursuits such as higher education, employment, and independent living. This is done before the student even leaves for the day. This section discusses the necessity of promoting transition preparedness in special education settings and looks into effective strategies for aiding students with disabilities in their transitions. perspectives of teachers, researchers, and professionals in the field of special education who have worked with children making significant life changes. An in-depth analysis of how fostering transition preparation affects students with disabilities and how they fare beyond high school. This is achieved by the presentation of a review of the applicable studies and scholarly literature.
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