CIEP 342 - Transition Planning

Institution:

Loyola University Chicago

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide a background for transition education services-from childhood to adulthood- for individuals with disabilities. Students will look at legal mandates for transition planning and service provision, as well as how the People First movement has led to changes in our thinking and talking about people with disabilities and the specific challenges faced by adolescents with disabilities as they transition to adulthood. Students will examine instructional strategies for teaching functional, occupational, and career identification skills in The purpose of this course is to provide a background for transition education services-from childhood to adulthood- for individuals with disabilities. Students will look at legal mandates for transition planning and service provision, as well as how the People First movement has led to changes in our thinking and talking about people with disabilities and the specific challenges faced by adolescents with disabilities as they transition to adulthood. Students will examine instructional strategies for teaching functional, occupational, and career identification skills in secondary school and community settings. Current perspectives on self-determination and quality of life issues as they relate to individuals transitioning to adulthood will be introduced.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luc.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 274-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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