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nIf you're a special educator or transition coordinator for high school students with disabilities, you play a critical role in empowering young people to achieve their goals and dreams. It's a complex and challenging job--and this introductory guide will help you every step of the way as you support students' successful transition to college, work, and community life.n nYou'll get the how-to guidance you need to master all the basics of transition planning and services, from assessing each learner's strengths and writing IEPs to evaluating student progress. Research-based strategies help you develop effective plans with confidence, and the reproducible checklists and forms keep critical information organized as you prepare each student for life beyond the classroom. A must-read for all transition coordinators--and any secondary educator with a role on the transition team--this book is your essential guide to supporting successful, self-determined futures for all your students.n nPRACTICAL HELP IN EVERY CHAPTER: n n- Getting started. For each major transition topic covered, you'll find a thorough introduction to the fundamentals, including definitions of key terms and concrete examples. n- Making it happen. Get in-depth guidance and practical strategies for creating and carrying out each step of an effective transition plan. n- What you can do right now. Put the ideas in each chapter into immediate action with quick tips, helpful forms, and a list of the best online resources