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.
- Resources
- Community-Based Instruction
- Grants and Financial Resources for Teachers and Schools
- Programs for Youth with Significant Disabilities
- School-Based Enterprises
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