Date of Award
8-2019
Degree Type
Creative Project
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Special Education and Rehabilitation
Committee Chair(s)
Robert Morgan
Committee
Robert Morgan
Committee
Timothy Riesen
Committee
Melanie Dawson
Abstract
This research study describes the current understanding of high school special education teachers and community rehabilitation providers (CRP) staff regarding the direct transition services available through each party, the challenges and barriers encountered by each party, and recommendations for improving collaboration between special education teachers and CRP staff to improve student outcomes. Current research emphasizes the importance of interagency collaboration and that collaboration can improve student post-secondary outcomes. The method included three focus groups. Thematic analysis revealed key themes in the areas of experiences, questions, barriers, collaboration, and recommendations. The results and recommendations from this study may provide guidance for special education teacher and CRP staff training. Future research should expand upon these themes across more participants and include Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors.
Recommended Citation
Pacheco, Tabitha, "A Focus Group Analysis of Interdisciplinary Knowledge Held by Special Education Teachers and Community Rehabilitation Service Providers" (2019). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1408.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1408
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