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Transition FALL 2012

INSIDE: New transition resources!

NEW LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM | PAGE 3

TEACHER-TESTED TRANSITION STRATEGIES | PAGE 5

SECRETS OF SUCCESS: PROJECT SEARCH® | PAGE 9

Self-directed lives for all young adults.

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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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N Life Beyond the ClassroomTransition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities, Fifth Edition

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

Discover the NEW fifth edition of the pioneering text-book—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.

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

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

LEARN MORE AT THE BROOKES SITE: http://bit.ly/wehmanREQUEST YOUR EXAM COPY TODAY: www.brookespublishing.com/exam-copies

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

—Linda Bambara, Ed.D., Lehigh University

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

“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

Praise for the NEW edition of Life Beyond the Classroom:

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US$49.95 Stock #: 2222P-71028 2010 | 240 pages | 6 x 9 | hardcover ISBN 978-1-59857-102-8

US$39.95 Stock#: 2222P-69971 2010 | 288 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-997-1

US$34.95 Stock#: 2222P-69100 2009 | 256 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback IBSN 978-1-55766-910-0

Launching into AdulthoodAn 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

• 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 ground-breaking book gets you ready to help young people

• Succeedinsecondaryschool

• Communicateeffectivelywithpersonalassistants

• Strengthenliteracyskills

• Makethetransitiontopostsecondaryeducationand employment

• andmore

Universal Design for TransitionA 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 aca-demic goals and transition to adult life.

• Enhancestudents’self-determinationskills

• Planmultipleassessmentsthatmeasurestudentstrengthsand needs

• DevelopIEPstailoredtostudentgoalsandinterests

• Createuniversalaccesstocollegeandotherpostsecond-ary options

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The New Transition HandbookStrategies High School Teachers Use that Work!

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

500+ 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.

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 so-cial skills, classroom supports, job satisfaction, and more.

US$39.95 | Stock#: 2222P-71998 2012 | 232 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback w/CD-ROM | ISBN 978-1-59857-199-8

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

“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

“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

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More must-have resources from Hughes & Carter:

This practical guide-book gives you a spe-

cific, step-by-step model for implementing an effec-tive peer buddy program. Includes program check-lists, classroom adapta-tions, 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

Implement a wide range of evidence-

based peer support strategies— including cooperative learning and peer tutor-ing—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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Perfect for professional development

Discover the Brookes Transition to Adulthood Series!

Support 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

SAVE more than 20% when you buy all 3 books! US$59.95 | Stock#: 2222P-S1074

US$27.95 | Stock#: 2222P-70984 2011 | 200 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback ISBN 978-1-59857-098-4

Essentials of Transition PlanningBy Paul Wehman, Ph.D., with invited contributors

“Highly usable . . . a must for anyone involved in help-ing 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-craft-ed transition plans, this down-to-earth book is a keystone for anyone supporting young people with disabilities as they cross the bridge to adulthood.

COVERS ALL THE ESSENTIAL TRANSITION TOPICS:

• Developing individualized curricula

• 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

• Engaging students with significant support needs

• Promoting family involvement

• and more

INCLUDES PRACTICAL TOOLS:• “My Future” form

• Transition Planning Checklist

• Post–High School Services Checklist

• Academic and Career Plan form

• Social Competencies Worksheet

• Employment Exploration activity form

• College Discussion Worksheet

• and more

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

Stay tuned to www.brookespublishing.com for details.

Secondary inclusion (by Teresa Grossi

& Cassandra M. Cole)

Assessment (by Colleen A. Thoma

& Ronald Tamura)

Self-determination (by Karrie A. Shogren)

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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

Ease the complex transition to adulthood for culturally and lin-guistically 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 re-quirements of IDEA’s Indicator 13, and ensure better transitions for students with significant disabilities.

• 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

Includes Indicator 13 checklist!

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US$37.95 Stock#: 2222P-70168 2010 | 312 pages | 7 x 10 paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-016-8

US$39.95 Stock #: 2222P-69179 2010 | 344 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-917-9

US$34.95 Stock #: 2222P-68981 2009 | 248 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback ISBN 978-1-55766-898-1

Preparing Students with Disabilities for College SuccessA 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

• Helpstudentsfindtherightcollegeandnavigatethe admissions process

• Determinestudenteligibilityforservicesandaccommodations

• Equalizeaccessandincreaseopportunitieswithself-determination

• Providecomprehensiveacademicandbehavioralsupports• Selectsupportivetechnology

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

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

The Way to WorkHow 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 dis-abilities. 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

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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.

Apply key principles from the highly successful Project SEARCH® internship model—and help young adults

with disabilities succeed at a job of their choice! This ac-cessible guidebook reveals how to

• 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

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

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

“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

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 discover-ing prospective employees with these very qualities who have graduated from the Project SEARCH® High School Transition Program.

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 em-ployers. The program has been so successful

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

Find out in this article from our Disabilities newsletter

What is Project SEARCH® and how does it work?

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US$49.95 Stock#: 2222P-70687 2011 | 128 pages | 8 ½ x 11 paperback w/CD-ROM ISBN 978-1-59857-068-7



Social LiteracyA 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

• Helpsparticipantsgeneralizeskillsbyworkingonetoonewith a social coach

• Targetscriticalhigh-levelsocialskills:improvingconversa-tion skills, increasing empathy, responding to nonverbal cues, and more

• Adaptseasilytoprogramparticipants’needs

Autism & the Transition to AdulthoodSuccess 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 ex-amples, case studies, ready-to-use tools, and fast facts. You’ll get complete how-to guidance on

•Developingindividualizedcurricula

•Strengtheningstudents’academicand functional skills

•Improvingaccesstothegeneralcurriculum

•Overcomingbarrierstoservicecoordination

•Conductingassessmentandongoingmonitoring

•andmore

Transition of Youth & Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral DifficultiesAn 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

• Ensure developmentally and culturally appropriate services

• Support employment and postsecondary education

• and more

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