SPED 447: Transition to Adulthood for Students with Disabilities

Course Description

This course is designed to provide a rigorous overview of current best practice in assessment, curricular planning, and development for transition of students with disabilities in early adolescence through adulthood. Course content includes the following topic areas: a) legal issues and legislation; b) social, emotional, and behavioral development; c) transition and post school outcomes (e.g., post-secondary, employment, supported employment, independent living); d) curricular planning and development; and e) assessment. Prerequisites: SPEC ED 430.