This project examined the components of an effective transition plan to help students at the secondary level have successful post-high school outcomes. The review of current research indicates that when families, students, teaching of self-determination skills and collaboration with adult service agencies occurred the likelihood of a positive outcome increased. Included is a secondary level transition planning guide that focused on family and student participation in the transition planning process, several example lessons on self-determination skills, and adult service agencies to link students with before exiting the public school system. the overall purpose of the guide was to increase positive post-high school outcomes for students with learning disabilities. 

Committee Chair: Dr. Gary Shelly.