Transition Planning for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth
Transition Planning for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth
Higher Education, K-12
This quick-guide helps educators and transition specialists ease the complex transition to adulthood for culturally and linguistically diverse youth with a range of disabilities. Includes photocopiable forms, practical tips and strategies, and helpful case studies.
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| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 71592 | 978-1-59857-159-2 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 2011 | 160 |
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Too often, culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) youth with disabilities have a tougher road to adulthood than their Caucasian peers with disabilities. Reverse the odds with this concise how-to book, the first guide to easing the complex transition process for CLD students with a wide range of special needs.
A veteran trainer of transition specialists, Gary Greene is one of the foremost experts on helping students with disabilities launch successful adult lives. Combining his 25 years of experience with the latest research on cultural and linguistic diversity, this evidence-based quick-guide teaches readers key skills and best practices in culturally responsive, family-centered transition planning. Professionals who work with young adults from ages 14 to 22 will
- understand the special challenges CLD families may face during the transition process, including cultural biases, immigration issues, and limited English proficiency
- develop culturally responsive transition IEPs
- prepare the IDEA-required Summary of Functional Performance (SOP) documents
- minimize conflict and strengthen communication with CLD families
- encourage students' active participation in transition planning
- collaborate closely with families throughout the whole process
- provide effective cultural competence training to school personnel
- implement successful parent support programs
- conduct transition assessments to determine a student's individual needs
- discover how teacher leadership can improve transition services
- make the most of the transition services available in high school and beyond
To help readers apply best practices, this book gives them case studies of professionals successfully helping students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Readers will also learn from revealing interviews with transition specialists and other experts, discover proven tips and strategies for every part of the transition process, and get photocopiable forms and tools they can use right away.
A great resource for quick and effective professional development—and an ideal preservice textbook—this highly practical guide puts better outcomes for CLD youth well within reach as they navigate the road to adulthood.
The book is part of the Brookes Publishing Transition to Adulthood Series
Reviews
Richard L. Rosenberg, Lead Vocational Coordinator, Teacher of the Year (2009-2010), Whittier Union High School District - April 15, 2011
"An excellent resource that . . . can be used as a reference for educational staff, service professionals and parents. I enthusiastically recommend it."
Susan Yuan, Professor Emerita, University of Vermont; parent of an adult son with disabilities - April 15, 2011
"Gary Greene teaches us how to approach families with sensitivity, understanding, and respect."
David Leake, Director, Project Ho'omohala, Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa - April 15, 2011
"An excellent guide for effectively supporting youth with disabilities who are of culturally and linguistically diverse heritage through the often difficult transition to adulthood."
Steve Holburn, New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities - April 15, 2011
"Sensitizes the reader to the needs of the culturally diverse student and then delineates practical strategies for successful transitions to adult life."
Carol A. Kochhar-Bryant, Professor and Chair, Department of Special Education & Disability Studies, The George Washington University - April 15, 2011
"This book is long overdue . . . A must read for individuals who have a shared responsibility for ensuring successful transition for all youth, particularly those who are culturally and linguistically diverse."
Author: Gary Greene Ph.D. Series Editor: Paul Wehman Ph.D. Board Members: Renee Cameto Ph.D., Teresa Grossi Ph.D., Debra Hart M.S., Peg Lamb Ph.D., David W. Test Ph.D., Michael L. Wehmeyer Ph.D.