Chapter One 1
Introduction 1
Ineffectiveness of the Current Transition Planning 3
The Need for Self-Advocacy Instruction 5
The Special Education Stigma 7
The Proposed Study 9
Purpose of the Study 10
Site and Participants 11
Research Questions 11
Research Methods 12
Potential Impact on Research and Practice 13 Chapter Two 14
Introduction 14
History of Special Education and Transition Planning 14
Emphasis on Transition Planning for the Learning Disabled 17
Role of Academic Preparation in Transition Planning 19
Best Practices in Transition Planning 20
Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy 22
Self-Concept 23
Self-Efficacy 28
Labeling Theory and Stigma 35
Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy 37
Teaching Self-Determination 38
Conclusion 49 Chapter Three 50
Goals 50
Overview of Research Design 50
Site Selection 52
Sample Selection 54
The Curriculum 58
Data Collection Methods 60
Data Analysis Methods 63
Ethical and Credibility Considerations 65
Feedback 68