Successful Transition Programs: Pathways for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Softcover

McDonnell, John; Hardman, Michael L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412960215 ISBN 13: 9781412960212

Verlag: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

Addressing the full range of curricular and instructional issues that face professionals working in middle school, high school, and post-high school programs, Successful Transition Programs: Pathways for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition is the most relevant text available for teachers and administrators. Authors John McDonnell and Michael L. Hardman take the position that the most effective transition programs are those that cumulatively build on the capacity of students for employment, community living, and citizenship.

Key Features and Benefits

• Covers systematic transition planning, employment preparation, participation in the general education curriculum, instruction in community settings, and preparing students to live as independently as possible
• Aligns with recommended practice in the field and with federal legislation governing educational and community service programs
• Contains ecological curriculum models for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Includes focus review questions, real-life example windows, and point/counterpoint boxes from key researchers on controversial issues to help readers connect the book's concepts with the typical needs of students

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

John McDonnell is a dedicated UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness. As an author, his writing primarily revolves around the sport of running, fueled by his own participation in over 35 marathons, including three World Majors. With his strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to the sport, he continuously expands his knowledge, finding inspiration along the way.As a stroke survivor, John's journey in the sport of running takes on a profound significance. Running is not just a passion; it's a lifeline. After surviving a life-altering stroke, he realised that the sport of running played a pivotal role in his recovery and rehabilitation. It wasn't just a pastime; it was a lifeline that helped him rebuild and regain his strength. This personal transformation inspired John to shift his professional focus from a successful career in IT entrepreneurship to passionately write about the sport that quite literally saved his life.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1412960215
• ISBN 13: 9781412960212
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 393
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland