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The Effects Of The Michigan Transition Outcomes Project, Jane E. Finn
The Effects Of The Michigan Transition Outcomes Project, Jane E. Finn
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This study investigated whether the Transition Outcomes Project used in Michigan resulted in improved compliance with the transition components required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (IDEA 1997) and interviewed staff who have implemented this model to identify their perceptions ofhow it affected the transition planning process for students with disabilities. The study used qualitative and quantitative measures. The quantitative measures studied the effectiveness of the model, while the qualitative measures investigated the perceptions of the school personnel who implemented the model in their district.
Findings showed that the Michigan Transition Outcomes Project is an effective model …