Planning School Transitions: Family and Professional Collaboration
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Division for Early Childhood
- Vol. 12 (2), 108-115
- https://doi.org/10.1177/105381518801200202
Abstract
The following paper addresses some of the key issues involved in planning transitions for young handicapped children who are moving from special education preschool programs to mainstreamed kindergarten placements. The roles of the child, family, sending and receiving teachers, and educational agencies are discussed. Activities to encourage successful transitions and to support collaborative planning efforts are suggested.Keywords
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