Curricula Options at the Secondary Level: Preparing Youth for the 21st Century

Leaving High School

“…Several researchers and practitioners have identified curricular changes at the high school level, as well as instructional adaptations and transition services, thaI may result in smoother transitions (Edgar, Parker, Siegel, & Johnson, 1994;Shea, 1994;Edgar, 1991).…”

What Happens to Students Leaving Secondary Special Education Services in Arizona?

“…However, a number of studies have indicated that students who exit from special education (i.e., either com-pleting special education programs or leaving prior to completion) frequently experience significant difficulty making the transition into adult life (Benz & Halpern, 1986, 1987Edgar, 1987Edgar, , 1988Edgar, , 1991aEdgar, , 1991bBlackorby & Wagner, 1996;Edgar, Parker, Siegel, & Johnson, 1994;Hasazi, Gordon, & Roe, 1985;Mithaug, Horiuchi, & Fanning, 1985;Wagner etal., 1991). These studies reported that only 16% of youth with disabilities have access to postsecondary education or training compared to 56% of the general population.…”