Article 2009

Evidence-based secondary transition predictors for improving postschool outcomes for students with disabilities

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals
Journal · Vol. 32 · Issue 3 · pp. 160-181
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the secondary transition correlational literature to identify in-school predictors of improved postschool outcomes in the areas of education, employment, and/or independent living for students with disabilities. Based on results of this review, 16 evidence-based, in-school predictors of postschool outcomes were identified. Of the 16 predictors, 4 (25%) predicted improved outcomes in all three postschool outcome areas, 7 (43.8%) predicted improved outcomes for only postschool education and employment, and 5 (31.3%) predicted improved outcomes for employment only. Limitations and implications for future research and practice are discussed. © 2009 Hammill Institute on Disabilities.

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Students with disabilities high school research secondary transition

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9201 University City Blvd, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, United States
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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