This report was developed by the directors and staff of the networks of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Centers and the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Programs. Faculty, staff, trainees, individuals with disabilities, and family members can use this as a resource on transition.
Report
The National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) is a 10-year-long study of the characteristics, experiences, and outcomes of a nationally representative sample of youth with disabilities who were 13 to 16 years old and receiving special education services in grade 7 or above, under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the 2000-2001 school year. NLTS2 findings generalize to youth with disabilities nationally and to youth in each of the 12 federal special education disability categories in use for students in the NLTS2 age range.
The project described here is Phase 1 of a three part study. The overall purpose of the larger study is to develop an assessment protocol for inclusive postsecondary education in Canada.