Transition Fall 2012

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Transition FALL 2012

Practical guides | Assessments | Textbooks | Curricula

NEW TITLES INSIDE !

Self-directed

lives for all young adults.

INSIDE: New transition resources!

NEW LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM | PAGE 3 TEACHER-TESTED TRANSITION STRATEGIES | PAGE 5 SECRETS OF SUCCESS: PROJECT SEARCH速 | PAGE 9

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Brookes Publishing was honored to win DCDT’s

2011 Marc Gold Innovative Practices in Transition Award New titles

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Make the most of your Race to the Top funds!

If you’re receiving funds from the Race to the Top District competition, the resources in this catalog are a great investment. Ideal for professional development, the books on these pages will help you differentiate instruction, boost students’ college and career readiness, and support young adults as they pursue their personal goals and dreams, in the classroom and beyond.

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“The most up-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative source on transition to adult life.”

—Linda Bambara, Ed.D., Lehigh University

NEW EDITION

Life Beyond the Classroom

Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities, Fifth Edition

By Paul Wehman, Ph.D., with invited contributors

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iscover the NEW fifth edition of the pioneering textbook—the ultimate resource for supporting transition in today’s changing world. Fully revised and updated, this edition gives you critical information on helping young people with disabilities navigate unprecedented financial, family, employment, and educational challenges.

US$79.95 | Stock#: 2222P-72322 2013 | 616 pages | 7 x 10 | hardcover ISBN 978-1-59857-232-2

E-BOOK NOW AVAILABLE! Available for rental at chegg.com

WITH NEW ONLINE INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS! • Videos for every chapter • Customizable slides to enhance instruction • Activities for every chapter • Convenient test bank • Key objectives, takeaway points, and study questions

ALL THE LATEST ON KEY TRANSITION TOPICS: • Self-determination • High-stakes accountability • Inclusion in schools and community life • Assessment • Social skills • Curriculum design • Transition IEPs • Postsecondary education • Assistive technology • Customized employment WHAT’S NEW: • New chapters on current topics: working with families, multicultural transition planning, teaching social skills, and secondary curriculum options • Comprehensive online instructor materials • The latest evidence-based research in every chapter • Fresh contributions by top experts • New practical strategies, case studies, and photos

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Praise for the NEW edition of Life Beyond the Classroom: “An excellent real-world look at transition services.”

—Richard L. Rosenberg, Ph.D., California State University, Los Angeles

“Accessible, hopeful, and motivating.”

—Paula F. Goldberg, Executive Director, PACER Center

“Will allow educators to focus on outcomes and results . . . a must-have!”

—Cynthia Allen Nixon, Ed.D., Francis Marion University

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Universal Design for Transition A Roadmap for Planning and Instruction

By Colleen A. Thoma, Ph.D., Christina C. Bartholomew, Ph.D., & LaRon A. Scott, M.Ed. Apply universal design for transition during middle- and high school, using its guiding philosophy—presenting information in multiple formats and media—to help students achieve academic goals and transition to adult life.

• Enhance students’ self-determination skills • Plan multiple assessments that measure student strengths and needs • Develop IEPs tailored to student goals and interests US$34.95 Stock#: 2222P-69100

2009 | 256 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback IBSN 978-1-55766-910-0

• Create universal access to college and other postsecondary options

Launching into Adulthood

An Integrated Response to Support Transition of Youth with Chronic Health Conditions and Disabilities Edited by Donald Lollar, Ed.D. Streamline and coordinate transition services—and improve outcomes for young adults with disabilities and chronic health conditions—with this definitive volume on system reform. Help adolescents • Maintain high-quality health care and insurance as they enter adulthood • Prepare for every aspect of meaningful employment • Secure and keep an affordable and accessible home US$49.95 Stock #: 2222P-71028

2010 | 240 pages | 6 x 9 | hardcover ISBN 978-1-59857-102-8

• Participate fully in community activities • Use local transportation as independently as possible

Transition Strategies for Adolescents & Young Adults Who Use AAC Edited by David B. McNaughton, Ph.D., & David R. Beukelman, Ph.D. Prepare young people who use AAC for successful adult lives—in school, at work, and in the community. This groundbreaking book gets you ready to help young people • Succeed in secondary school • Communicate effectively with personal assistants • Strengthen literacy skills

US$39.95 Stock#: 2222P-69971

2010 | 288 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-997-1

• Make the transition to postsecondary education and employment • and more

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“A necessary resource for anyone involved in cutting-edge transition practices . . . undoubtedly the most practical handbook available.”

—Scott W. Harrington, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of Nevada, Reno

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The New Transition Handbook

Strategies High School Teachers Use that Work!

By Carolyn Hughes, Ph.D., & Erik W. Carter, Ph.D.

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+ transition strategies—research-based and teacher-tested! That’s what you’ll get in this thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling The Transition Handbook. Updated with fresh strategies and more on today’s most critical transition topics, this ultra-practical, easy-to-use guide will help you develop effective school and community supports and teach students the skills they need for adulthood.

CD-ROM US$39.95 | Stock#: 2222P-71998

2012 | 232 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback w/CD-ROM | ISBN 978-1-59857-199-8

“Gives teachers the tools to effectively complete transition activities within a clear and documented framework.”

—Fred R. Swanson III, Transition Teacher/Counselor, Madison West High School

YOU’LL HELP STUDENTS: • access the general curriculum • increase social acceptance • set and reach individualized goals • strengthen positive behavior • prepare for college and employment • learn essential functional skills • and more PRACTICAL MATERIALS: CD-ROM with 25+ checklists and forms that help with social skills, classroom supports, job satisfaction, and more.

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More must-have resources from Hughes & Carter:

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his practical guidebook gives you a specific, step-by-step model for implementing an effective peer buddy program.

Includes program checklists, classroom adaptations, sample forms, and learning activities.

By Carolyn Hughes, Ph.D., & Erik W. Carter, Ph.D. US$29.95 | Stock #: 2222P-69803

2008 | 224 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-55766-980-3

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mplement a wide range of evidencebased peer support strategies— including cooperative learning and peer tutoring—to benefit students with moderate to severe disabilities and their peers. Packed with photocopiable planning, implementation, and evaluation tools!

By Erik W. Carter, Ph.D., Lisa S. Cushing, Ph.D., & Craig H. Kennedy, Ph.D. US$32.95 | Stock #: 2222P-68431 2009 | 160 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-55766-843-1

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Discover the Brookes Transition to Adulthood Series!

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upport young people with disabilities on the road to adulthood with these concise, research-to-practice guidebooks on key transition topics. You’ll get what you need to apply best practices and ensure positive outcomes for young adults, including • Real-world tips and strategies • Vivid case studies • Photocopiable forms and checklists you can use right away Perfect for professional development SAVE more than 20% when you buy all 3 books!

US$59.95 | Stock#: 2222P-S1074

COMING SPRING 2013—New titles in this series, on these key topics: Secondary inclusion

Assessment

Self-determination

(by Teresa Grossi & Cassandra M. Cole)

(by Colleen A. Thoma & Ronald Tamura)

(by Karrie A. Shogren)

Stay tuned to www.brookespublishing.com for details.

Essentials of Transition Planning

By Paul Wehman, Ph.D., with invited contributors

“Highly usable . . . a must for anyone involved in helping youth plan for the transition from school to work and adult life.”

—Richard Luecking, Ed.D., TransCen, Inc.

An invaluable one-stop guide to the fundamentals of well-crafted transition plans, this down-to-earth book is a keystone for anyone supporting young people with disabilities as they cross the bridge to adulthood.

US$27.95 | Stock#: 2222P-70984

2011 | 200 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback ISBN 978-1-59857-098-4

COVERS ALL THE ESSENTIAL TRANSITION TOPICS: • Developing individualized curricula

INCLUDES PRACTICAL TOOLS: • “My Future” form • Transition Planning Checklist • Post–High School Services Checklist • Academic and Career Plan form • Social Competencies Worksheet

• Strengthening academic and functional skills • Improving access to the general curriculum • Writing effective transition IEPs • Ensuring service coordination • Leveraging community resources • Determining eligibility for services • Supporting students who pursue higher education • Assessing and monitoring student progress

• Employment Exploration activity form

• Engaging students with significant support needs

• College Discussion Worksheet

• and more

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• Promoting family involvement

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Transition Planning for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth

By Gary Greene, Ph.D.

“An excellent resource . . . I enthusiastically recommend it.”

—Richard L. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Lead Vocational Coordinator, Teacher of the Year (2009-2010), Whittier Union High School District

US$24.95 | Stock#: 2222P-71592

2011 | 160 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback ISBN 978-1-59857-159-2

Ease the complex transition to adulthood for culturally and linguistically diverse youth with a range of disabilities. Developed by a veteran trainer of transition specialists, this comprehensive guide is your key to culturally responsive transition planning.

• Develop culturally responsive transition IEPs • Prepare the IDEA-required Summary of Functional Performance documents • Minimize conflict and strengthen communication with CLD families • Encourage students’ active participation in transition planning • Provide effective cultural competence training to school personnel • Conduct transition assessments to determine a student’s individual needs • and more

Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies for Transition

By David W. Test, Ph.D., with invited contributors

“Incredibly practical, yet grounded solidly in the best of what we know works.”

—Erik Carter, Ph.D., Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

Deliver instruction that fully complies with the high-stakes requirements of IDEA’s Indicator 13, and ensure better transitions for students with significant disabilities.

Includes Indicator 13 checklist!

US$24.95 | Stock#: 2222P-71929

2012 | 168 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback ISBN 978-1-59857-192-9

• Align instruction with IDEA requirements (Indicator 13 checklist included!)

• Pinpoint student needs and interests with formal and informal assessments • Strengthen IEPs with measurable, relevant, and specific postsecondary goals.

• Teach students the skills needed to succeed (includes helpful lesson plan starters) • Use mnemonics, response prompting, and other key instructional strategies • Increase student and family involvement in transition planning

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Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success A Practical Guide to Transition Planning

Edited by Stan F. Shaw, Ed.D., Joseph W. Madaus, Ph.D., & Lyman L. Dukes III, Ph.D. Help students with mild to moderate disabilities navigate a college education with this cutting-edge book, which balances research with the most practical guidance to date on this topic.

Discover how to • Help students find the right college and navigate the admissions process • Determine student eligibility for services and accommodations US$37.95 Stock#: 2222P-70168

2010 | 312 pages | 7 x 10 paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-016-8

• Equalize access and increase opportunities with self-determination • Provide comprehensive academic and behavioral supports • Select supportive technology

Think College!

Postsecondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

By Meg Grigal, Ph.D., & Debra Hart, M.Ed. This groundbreaking book uncovers the big picture of today’s postsecondary options and reveals how to support students with disabilities before, during, and after a successful transition to college.

• Understand the current models for postsecondary education (PSE) • Overcome the common challenges and barriers to PSE • Plan effective, person-centered transition services US$39.95 Stock #: 2222P-69179

2010 | 344 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-917-9

• Get a program evaluation tool, sample student schedules, a college planning checklist, and more

The Way to Work

How to Facilitate Work Experiences for Youth in Transition

By Richard G. Luecking, Ed.D. Enhanced with more than a dozen photocopiable tools and forms, this practical guide will help you facilitate satisfying, person-centered work experiences for young adults with disabilities. Learn how to • Recruit and retain employer partners • Help students decide when and how to disclose a disability • Guide students in advocating for accommodations • Involve families in supporting the work experience US$34.95 Stock #: 2222P-68981

2009 | 248 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-898-1

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“A compelling road map to meaningful work for youth with significant disabilities.”

—Erik Carter, Ph.D., Department of Special Education, Peabody College at Vanderbilt

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High School Transition that Works Lessons Learned from Project SEARCH®

By Maryellen Daston, Ph.D., J. Erin Riehle, M.S.N., & Susie Rutkowski, M.A.

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pply key principles from the highly successful Project SEARCH® internship model—and help young adults with disabilities succeed at a job of their choice! This accessible guidebook reveals how to

US$34.95 | Stock#: 2222P-72490

2012 | 264 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback ISBN 978-1-59857-249-0

“I have been a huge fan of Project SEARCH for years and can’t wait for others to be able to read in detail why and how it works . . . Everything I have ever heard [the authors] talk about and believe is in this book.”

—Jennifer Todd McDonough, M.S., C.R.C., Associate Director of Training/Virginia Project SEARCH Statewide Coordinator, VCU-RRTC

• Teach competitive, marketable, transferable skills in real work settings • Promote collaboration among businesses, transition teams, and young people and families • Break down obstacles to meaningful employment for people with disabilities • Help students master the subtleties of appropriate workplace conduct • Support parents in preparing their child for employment success • Develop customized follow-along services that help the student retain employment • Avoid gaps in service as young people transition out of school PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Student Selection Rubric Guide, social skills activities, Lesson Plan for Choosing Internships, task breakdowns from sample Project SEARCH® sites, and more. *Technical assistance and a licensing agreement required to establish an official Project SEARCH® program site; see http://projectsearch.us.

LEARN MORE: http://bit.ly/PjtSEARCH

What is Project SEARCH® and how does it work?

It costs employers money to recruit, train, and retain good employees. They want workers who are dependable, well trained (and willing to be trained), who get along with others, and who have a good attitude. In cities and towns around the country, businesses are discovering prospective employees with these very qualities who have graduated from the Project SEARCH® High School Transition Program.

Find out in this article from our Disabilities newsletter

Project SEARCH is a school-to-work program with a remarkable success rate for placing students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in paid employment that is both rewarding to them and valuable to their employers. The program has been so successful that . . .

Keep reading now at http://bit.ly/PaidWork

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Social Literacy

A Social Skills Seminar for Young Adults with ASDs, NLDs, and Social Anxiety

By Mary Riggs Cohen, Ph.D. This book-and-CD set gives you all the handouts, slides, and step-by-step guidance you need to conduct 12 weeks of social learning lessons for adults with autism, Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disorders, and social anxiety.

The first field-tested program of its kind, Social Literacy CD-ROM

US$49.95 Stock#: 2222P-70687

2011 | 128 pages | 8 ½ x 11 paperback w/CD-ROM ISBN 978-1-59857-068-7

• Helps participants generalize skills by working one to one with a social coach • Targets critical high-level social skills: improving conversation skills, increasing empathy, responding to nonverbal cues, and more • Adapts easily to program participants’ needs

Autism & the Transition to Adulthood Success Beyond the Classroom

By Paul Wehman, Ph.D., Marcia Datlow Smith, Ph.D., & Carol Schall, Ph.D. Ease the challenging transition to the real world for young adults with autism with this practical guide, filled with vivid examples, case studies, ready-to-use tools, and fast facts. You’ll get complete how-to guidance on • Developing individualized curricula • Strengthening students’ academic and functional skills • Improving access to the general curriculum US$37.95 Stock#: 2222P-69582

2009 | 304 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-958-2

• Overcoming barriers to service coordination • Conducting assessment and ongoing monitoring • and more

Transition of Youth & Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties An Evidence-Supported Handbook

Edited by Hewitt B. “Rusty” Clark, Ph.D., & Deanne K. Unruh, Ph.D. Apply best practices to ensure smooth transition for students with emotional or behavioral challenges.

• Implement a Continuous Quality Improvement process • Reduce common risk behaviors • Bridge the gap between child and adult mental health services US$34.95 Stock#: 2222P-69636

2009 | 384 pages | 6 x 9 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-963-6

• Ensure developmentally and culturally appropriate services • Support employment and postsecondary education • and more

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