Developing strong transition‐focused IEPS using labour market data

Employment rates and post‐school transition outcomes for individuals with disabilities remain alarmingly low compared to peers without disabilities. Transition‐Focused Individualized Education Plans (TF‐IEPs) often centre on skills associated with employment experience opportunities that are immedia...

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Published in:Support for learning 2021-11, Vol.36 (4), p.608-629
Main Authors: Griffiths, Amy Jane, Cosier, Meghan E., Wiegand, Rachel, Mathur, Sneha Kohli, Morgan, Sara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career Choice
careers
employment
Employment Opportunities
IEP
Individualized Education Programs
Individualized Transition Plans
Job Skills
Labor Market
Students with Disabilities
transition
Transitional Programs
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Summary:Employment rates and post‐school transition outcomes for individuals with disabilities remain alarmingly low compared to peers without disabilities. Transition‐Focused Individualized Education Plans (TF‐IEPs) often centre on skills associated with employment experience opportunities that are immediately available to the individual with a disability. While the transition plans focus on the student's strengths and areas of interest, less attention is paid to the guidance and support a student might need in choosing a sustainable career. We contend that teams must develop transition plans with specific attention to projected labour market data. Using this information will ensure that we are preparing students with disabilities for long‐term success. This article describes how school teams can use an in‐depth labour market analysis to develop robust transition plans. These plans will prepare students for careers that will last far into the future.
ISSN:0268-2141
1467-9604
DOI:10.1111/1467-9604.12383