and strategies accessed
by special education administrators
to effectively support transitions
of children with disabilities indicate that these key leaders need a strong background in special education and a deep knowledge of disability characteristics. Additional major findings from the study were that a focus on social skill development based upon the structure of human growth development was a critical component of effective transition programs for children with disabilities. By focusing efforts on developmentally appropriate social skill development in the curriculum and collaborating with stakeholders, special education administrators can immediately begin the positive impact on the successful transition of students with disabilities. The results of this study can be utilized by leaders in special education programs to make recommendations for improvement strategies for developing effective transition programs for young children and adolescents.