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Adulthood/College and Career Readiness
THE BROOKES TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD SERIES
Series edited by Paul Wehman, Ph.D.
Ideal for anyone who plays a part in preparing students with disabilities for life after high school, this series of concise, practical guides expertly translates evidence-based transition research into real-world practice.
Edited by Paul Wehman, Ph.D., with invited contributors.
All the essentials of transition planning are at your fingertips in the NEW edition of this popular book, a one-stop guide to helping young people live fulfilling adult lives beyond the classroom. Includes a Transition Planning Checklist, Career and Vocational Transition Worksheet, Social Competencies Worksheet, and other practical checklists and forms!
WHAT’S NEW: • Guidance on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and its implications for transition and employment • All-new chapter on customized employment • In-depth coverage of funding sources available today due to new legislation • More emphasis on involving students and families in transition planning as early as middle school • New information on working with minority populations • and more!
$36.95 | Stock #: 20202-53695 | 2020 | 208 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback ISBN 978-1-68125-369-5 Planning the Transition to Employment NEW By Wendy S. Parent-Johnson, Ph.D., Laura Owens, Ph.D., & Richard Parent-Johnson, Ph.D.
“Reflects optimism for employment outcomes for students with disabilities as well as the importance of student-centered approaches . . . full of practical strategies.“—Richard Luecking, Ed.D., Center for Transition and Career Innovation, University of Maryland Get students with disabilities ready for integrated, competitive employment with this practical guide! This book shows you how to help students identify their passions, interests, and learning styles; implement a person-centered planning process that puts the student in the driver’s seat; support students in exploring careers using online tools and internship opportunities; facilitate successful collaboration with adult services agencies; and more. Case studies illustrate how to solve common obstacles to finding and keeping a job, and more than a dozen tools and forms—including the ITAP, the Job Observation Assessment Form, and a sample Employment Proposal—help you and your students navigate the road to employment.
$32.95 | Stock #: 20202-73589 | 2020 | 152 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback ISBN 978-1-59857-358-9
OTHER POPULAR BOOKS IN THE SERIES
See the whole book series: http://bit.ly/BTAseries Meet the highstakes requirements of IDEA’s Indicator 13
$29.95 Stock #: 20202-71929 The what, when, why, and how of collecting and using transition assessment data
$34.95 Stock #: 20202-72148
NEW
The Way to Work How to Facilitate Work Experiences for Youth in Transition, Second Edition
By Richard G. Luecking, Ed.D.
“An excellent resource for persons interested in helping individuals with disabilities access gainful, meaningful employment.“—Gary Greene,
Ph.D., California State University
Clearly explaining how to apply the requirements of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the second edition of this bestseller gives you the knowledge you need to adhere to the new rules and leverage new opportunities as you help young adults with disabilities achieve competitive, integrated employment. Discover how to support the whole employment process, from determining student strengths and needs to recruiting employer partners and designing positive work experiences.
NEW GUIDANCE ON HOW TO: • Navigate the newest federal legislation on transition to work • Apply principles of the latest transition models • Plan workplace accommodations with employer participation • Address recent wage regulations • Involve families in planning work experiences
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: You'll get planning organizers, interview guides, worksheets, and other downloadable forms to help you put recommended strategies into practice.
$39.95 | Stock #: 20202-53664 | 2020 | 272 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-366-4 Your Complete Guide to Transition Planning and Services By Mary Morningstar, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Clavenna-Deane, Ph.D.
“I’m in charge of transition planning…now what do I do?“ This introductory guide will help every step of the way as you support students’ successful transition to college, work, and community life.
PRACTICAL HELP IN EVERY CHAPTER: • Getting started. For each major transition topic covered, you’ll find a thorough introduction to the fundamentals, including definitions and concrete examples. • Making it happen. Get in-depth guidance on carrying out each step of an effective transition plan. • What you can do right now. Put the ideas in each chapter into immediate action with quick tips, forms, and a list of the best online resources.
$29.95 | Stock #: 20202-73114 | 2018 | 272 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-311-4
“An excellent, readable book…covers the waterfront from early childhood to the elderly.“—Wayne Sailor,
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Edited by Martin Agran, Ph.D., Fredda Brown, Ph.D., Carolyn Hughes, Ph.D., Carol Quirk, Ed.D., & Diane Ryndak, Ph.D.
$59.95 | Stock #: 20202-72704 | 2014 | 448 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1- 59857-270-4
“Clear, concise, and comprehensive…essential reading for anyone involved with transition planning.“—Chantal Sicile-Kira, author, Adolescence on the Autism
Spectrum By Paul Wehman, Ph.D., Marcia Datlow Smith, Ph.D., & Carol Schall, Ph.D.
$39.95 | Stock #: 20202-69582 | 2009 | 304 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1- 55766-958-2
