Research-Based Practices

Student-directed Transition Planning
Lessons are designed to take the student through a process of gathering information from key members of the transition planning team.  The process initiates a dialogue between the student, family members, and the teacher on issues regarding employment, postsecondary education and living arrangements for the student.         
www.ou.edu/zarrow/SDT_IEP!!.html

Select presentations from the Zarrow Center, University of Oklahoma, on self- determination and student-directed activities
www.ou.edu/zarrow/presentation%20files.html

Self-Determination and the AIR Self-Determination Assessments                        
The AIR assessments measure two broad components.  Capacity refers to the student's knowledge, abilities, and perceptions that enable them to be self-determined. Opportunity refers to the student's chances to use their knowledge and abilities.  The AIR Self-Determination Scale is available to use, free of charge.
www.ou.edu/zarrow/sdetermination.html

Self-determination in transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities: The impact of interventions on self-determination and adult outcomes.                        
This longitudinal project includes three studies to address all students with an IEP who have mild, moderate, and even severe disability labels, including a cohort of students who are in foster care or who are adjudicated. 
www.beachcenter.org/education_and_training/self-determination.aspx

NICHCY Research-to-Practice Database
http://research.nichcy.org/search.asp

National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
http://www.nsttac.org/?FileName=evidence_based_practices&type=1

Research-based Articles in Special Education
www.naset.org/777.0.html