CTE and SPED Teacher Collaborate with Results
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| Title: | CTE and SPED Teacher Collaborate with Results |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dawson, Shirley, Allen, Melanie, King, Adam |
| Source: | Grantee Submission. 2020. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Institute of Education Sciences (ED) |
| Contract Number: | R324L180011 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education High Schools |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Collaboration, Special Education Teachers, Vocational Education Teachers, Transitional Programs, Students with Disabilities, Career Exploration, Program Effectiveness, Discussion, College Readiness, Career Readiness, Interpersonal Communication, Video Technology, Work Experience Programs, High School Students, Student Interests, Goal Orientation |
| Abstract: | The Apply and Communicate for Transition Now (ACTNow) Discussion Tool allows secondary students to effectively explore transition options through a respectful and honest conversation regarding expectations for success in chosen career pathways. In a one year randomized control research trial of 203 students with disabilities who used ACTNow, significant increased were noted in the number of contacts with CTE and community agencies and in the number of successful applications with agencies. Implications include improved likelihood for students with disabilities to understand their strengths and needs in relationship to their career choices. [This paper was published online by Association for Career and Technical Education.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| IES Funded: | Yes |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Access URL: | https://www.acteonline.org/oct-tech-cte-sped-results/ |
| Accession Number: | ED614839 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Apply and Communicate for Transition Now (ACTNow) Discussion Tool allows secondary students to effectively explore transition options through a respectful and honest conversation regarding expectations for success in chosen career pathways. In a one year randomized control research trial of 203 students with disabilities who used ACTNow, significant increased were noted in the number of contacts with CTE and community agencies and in the number of successful applications with agencies. Implications include improved likelihood for students with disabilities to understand their strengths and needs in relationship to their career choices. [This paper was published online by Association for Career and Technical Education.] |
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