NCSET Research to Practice Brief: DO-IT: Helping Students With Disabilities Transition to College and Careers

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Part of the NCSET Research to Practice Brief series.
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Sheryl Burgstahler
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A brief summarizing research on outcomes for students with disabilities in postsecondary school and describing one program, DO-IT Scholars, that successfully applies research findings in a cohesive set of interventions for students who have disabilities. The brief also shares lessons that can be applied to other college and career preparation programs for youth with disabilities.

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Date
September 2003 
Type
Brief 
Edition
Volume 2, Number 3
Publisher
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)

Topics

  • Education practices (K12 and transition)
    • Instructional strategies
    • Paraprofessional and teacher development
    • Transition planning
  • Specific life stage
    • Adolescents and young adults