Transition from a special education classroom to an inclusive general education classroom can be a tough experience for many students. As they embark on a new phase in their learning, teachers need to provide enoug support so that the student feels valued, but not so much that the student fails to become self sufficient. Chapter 6 discusses a variety of techniques teachers should employ when assisting a student in getting acclimated to their new learning environment.
1. http://www.nsttac.org/products_and_resources/tag.aspx
This is a transition toolkit for students moving to a gen education classroom or moving into adulthood. It has age appropriate ideas for a variety of levels of inclusion. This would be a good resource because it is broken down into sections for easier understanding. Included are:
Section 1: What is transition assessment?
Section 2: Why conduct transition assessments?
Section 3: How do I select instruments?
Section 4: How do I conduct an age appropriate transition assessment?Section 5: Sample InstrumentsSection 6: Emerging Issues
Informative Links and Other Sources of Information
Suggested Timeline for Transition Assessment
2. http://www.family-friendly-fun.com/special-needs/transition-planning.htm
This resource is geared to transitioning to middle/high school and adult life. It would be a great referral for parents as there is a lot of family activities and parnetal information about transitioning. The rights of students, the requirements of transitions, support, and different transition services.
3.http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/1A526D67-199D-4A7C-88AE-55F9061ECC9A/0/20092010TurningFiveOrientationGuide_English.pdf
This Pdf contains information about Students with disabilities transitioning from preschool to elementary school. It has info about Least Restrictive Environment, General Education with Supplementary Aids and Services, Special Education Teacher Support Services, Collaborative Team Teaching and many other topics for teachers and parents.
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