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Issue title: Pre-employment Transition Services
Guest editors: Joshua P. Taylor and Holly N. Whittenburg
Article type: Discussion
Authors: Rowe, Dawn A.a; * | Diehl, Melissab | Fowler, Catherine H.c
Affiliations: [a] Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA | [b] Graduate School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University, Ashburn, VA, USA | [c] Department of Special Education and Child Development, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Dawn A. Rowe, East Tennessee State University, PO Box 70547, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA. E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: Pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) is a specific set of services outlined in Section 113 of the Rehabilitation Act as amended by WIOA, with the purpose of expanding career exploration, postsecondary training options, and the development of career readiness skills for students with disabilities through work-based learning experiences. Pre-ETS aims to facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from school to adulthood by equipping them with the essential skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to thrive in the workforce. However, there is great variability across states on how vocational rehabilitation agencies work with State and local education agencies to coordinate and sequence services to facilitate the development of a more comprehensive career pathway for students with disabilities. This paper provides insights and applicable guidance for practitioners seeking to optimize Pre-ETS by aligning interventions with the phases of learning. Grounded in experiential knowledge and effective practices for secondary transition and Pre-ETS, this paper offers a strategic framework designed to enhance the effectiveness of transition services for diverse individuals preparing to enter the workforce. It aims to equip practitioners with a toolbox of effective strategies and approaches, fostering a more dynamic and personalized delivery of Pre-ETS. By offering practical guidance on navigating the learning phases, this paper seeks to empower practitioners to create more impactful and tailored programs, ultimately enhancing the workforce readiness of individuals with diverse abilities.
Keywords: Pre-ETS, service optimization, transition services, IDEA, WIOA
DOI: 10.3233/JVR-240009
Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 60, no. 2, pp. 239-251, 2024
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