Postsecondary education (PSE) programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have emerged exponentially in the United States over the last decade. Research regarding these postsecondary programs has largely been descriptive, and thus, there exists a need for qualitative, outcome-based research. In this comparative case report, graduates from two types of PSE programs for individuals with IDs are surveyed regarding employment outcomes and other personal developments. The results from each postsecondary program are compared with one another and also with a comparison group of individuals with IDs who did not attend a postsecondary program (utilizing the 2009 National Longitudinal Transition Study 2). This case demonstrates significant positive employment outcomes for individuals with IDs who attend postsecondary programs compared to those who do not attend such programs and highlights similarities and differences regarding outcomes of the two program types under consideration.
Implementation of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) in K-12 schools is well documented in the literature. However, far less documentation can be found in the literature related to its implementation with students with significant intellectual and other developmental disabilities being served in either typical or alternate school settings. The purpose of this study was to highlight features of implementation of SWPBIS in alternate educational settings serving students with significant disabilities. Special education administrators situated in alternate educational settings across one Midwestern state completed a questionnaire indicating level of implementation of various SWPBIS components. Results indicated that although most respondents were engaged in implementation of SWPBIS, overall implementation was fairly low. Limitations and implications of the study for implementing the components of SWPBIS with students with significant disabilities are discussed. Keywords school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports, alternate school setting, significant intellectual disability, severe disability at WEST VIRGINA UNIV on June 5, 2016 pbi.sagepub.com Downloaded from Research Question 1: To what extent are schools serving SwSD in one state implementing SWPBIS? Research Question 2: Of the schools currently implementing, what are the perceptions of administrators related to level of implementation of the various components of SWPBIS? Method ParticipantsThe study was conducted in the state of Michigan. Participants were selected through a convenience sampling at WEST VIRGINA UNIV on June 5, 2016 pbi.sagepub.com Downloaded from
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