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Secondary Transition Predictors of Postschool Success: An Update to the Research Base

  • Valerie L. Mazzotti
  • , Dawn A. Rowe
  • , Stephen Kwiatek
  • , Ashley Voggt
  • , Wen H. Chang
  • , Catherine H. Fowler
  • , Marcus Poppen
  • , James Sinclair
  • , David W. Test
  • The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Washington State University Pullman
  • University of Oregon

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Abstract

Research suggests youth with disabilities are less likely to experience positive outcomes compared to peers without disabilities. Identification of in-school predictors of postschool success can provide teachers (e.g., special education, general education, career technical education), administrators, district-level personnel, and vocational rehabilitation counselors with information to design, evaluate, and improve transition programs. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to examine secondary transition correlational literature to identify additional evidence to support existing predictors and identify new predictors of postschool success. Results provided additional evidence for 14 existing predictors and identified three new predictors. Limitations and implications for research, policy, and practice are discussed.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalCareer Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals
Volume44
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2021

Keywords

  • correlational research
  • postschool outcomes
  • predictors
  • secondary transition
  • students with disabilities

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