New Transitions, written by Kelly Semple, aims to explain the topic of post-secondary transitions for students with exceptional learning needs. Within the world of special education, this seems to be somewhat of a hot topic in terms of how to appropriately prepare our exceptional learners for their future. This research discusses what special educators can do in order to further help their students transition successfully, what federal and state laws have been put into place, and how students can help themselves by advocating for themselves.
I agree with the fact that post-secondary training should be based on an individual's needs, as well as a child's strengths, preferences, and interests. If you give exceptional learners the chance to receive training in an area that they are interested in, they will enjoy the work that they are doing. I believe that Kelly was correct when she stated that early intervention is the most important factor in building a stable foundation for our exceptional learners. If special educators help exceptional learners to understand their strengths and the nature of their disability, they will then have a greater awareness of themselves in order to be their own advocates.
As a preschool teacher, I understand the importance of laying a strong foundation in order for my students to succeed. I often think about where my students will be in the next five, ten, or fifteen years. My concern for their success comes from the fact that some parents do not understand the importance of promoting independence in their children's lives. I have come to understand that I must encourage my students' parents to think about their children's future and how they can help their children succeed. It is crucial that we think of post-secondary transitions from the time that an exceptional learner enters school in order to provide them with the skills and knowledge to be successful in all of their endeavors.
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