Program Structure

Envisioning and building environments, programs, policies and procedures to support students in transition

Program Structure refers to practices that relate to the efficient and effective delivery of transition-focused education and services including philosophy, planning, policy, evaluation, human resource development and the structures and attributes of schools. Effective program structure topics include the following: philosophy, planning, policy, evaluation, human resource development, and the general structures and attributes of schools. The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: the Collaborative (NTACT:C) includes program structure as one of the five primary practices in transition programming with the following sub-practices:

  • Program Characteristics
  • Program Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Resource Development and Allocation
  • School Climate (Kohler et al., 2016; Test et al., 2010; Test et al., 2009)

This section contains the following list of pages where you can learn more about the area of program structure.

References

Kohler, P. D., Gothberg, J. E., Fowler, C., and Coyle, J. (2016). Taxonomy for transition programming 2.0: A model for planning, organizing, and evaluating transition education, services, and programs. Western Michigan University. Retrieved from https://transitionta.org/sites/ default/files/Tax_Trans_Prog_0.pdf

Test, D.W., Fowler, C.H., Richter, S.M., White, J., Mazzotti, V., Walker, A.R., Kohler, P., & Kortering, L. (2009, August). Evidence-based practices in secondary transition. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 32, 115-128. Retrieved from http://kl55z182axe1ezol670tdk15.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2014 /03/Evidence-Based-Practices-and-Predictors-in-Secondary-Transition.pdf

Test, D.W., Fowler, C., Kohler, P., & Kortering, L. (2013, August). Evidence-based practices and predictors in secondary transition: What we know and what we need to know (Revised). Charlotte, NC: National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center. Retrieved from https://transitionta.org/system/files/effectivepractices /EBPP_Exec_Summary_2016_12_13_16.pdf