Collaboration in Transition Assessment: School Psychologists and Special Educators Working Together to Improve Outcomes for Students With Disabilities

Keywords

collaboration, outcomes, school psychologist, special education, transition, transition assessment

Abstract

The ultimate goal for school psychologists, special education practitioners, and other professionals who work with adolescents with disabilities is to help students plan and prepare to transition from school to adult life with the skills and knowledge to live happy, productive, and fulfilling lives. This article describes how school psychologists can support special education practitioners in improving transitions for students with disabilities, introduces free resources, and recommends forms of additional training. School psychologists are well positioned to support special education practitioners in facilitating the transition assessment process by providing documentation of postschool accommodation needs as students exit the school system.

Original Publication Citation

Kellems, R. O., Springer B., *Wilkins, M., & *Anderson, C. (2016). Collaboration in transition assessment: School psychologists and special educators working together to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 60(3), 215-221. https://doi.org/10.1080/1045988X.2015.1075465

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2016

Publisher

Taylor and Francis Group

Language

English

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Counseling Psychology and Special Education

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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