Contextual Learning [and] Vocational Assessment [microform] / Jean Kohanek, Ed. and Therese Divita, Ed
- Bib ID:
- 5688671
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED461205
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1997
- 27 p.
- Summary:
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These two newsletter issues of the National Transition Alliance (NTA) for Youth with Disabilities present articles concerning the transition of youth with disabilities from school-to-work (STW) and related informational items. The first issue contains the following articles: "Contextual Learning" (analysis of one of the five categories of practices focused on by the NTA) and "Career Pathways" by Marianne Mooney (discussion of the "career pathways" element of the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994.) Also provided are descriptions of three selected Web sites and a calendar of related conferences. The second issue focuses on vocational assessment. Articles include: "Vocational Assessment: The Kick-Off Point for Successful Transitions" (Pamela J. Leconte and Debra A. Neubert);"Professionals in Vocational Assessment" (a description of the roles of various professionals); "Legislative Update: Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)" - modifications of the requirements for providing transition services; and "When All Means All: How To Include Youth with Disabilities in Accountability Systems". Also included are snapshots from the annual Project Directors Meeting, a list of related organizations, descriptions of two Web resources, and a list of selected conferences. (DB)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED), Washington, DC.
- Sponsoring Agency: Department of Labor, Washington, DC.
- Contract Number: H158M50001.
- ERIC Note: The National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities no longer exists. Theme issues. Published quarterly.
- Alliance: Newsletter of the National Transition Alliance, v2 n1-2 Mar, Sep 1997.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Accountability
- Career Education
- Disabilities
- Education Work Relationship
- Educational Assessment
- Educational Legislation
- Educational Practices
- Federal Legislation
- Secondary Education
- Transitional Programs
- Vocational Evaluation
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- World Wide Web
- Individuals with Disabilities Educ Act Amend 1997 School to Work Opportunities Act 1994
- Other authors/contributors:
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 1997
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