School to Work Transition: Identification of Employment-Related Outcome and Activity Indicators

This study attempted to identify potential measures for evaluating the multiple outcomes and activities associated with programs designed to promote employment of youths with disab,Aities. It sought to identify measures for 17 program outcomes and 51 associated activities that had been identified previously by model demonstration transition project directors. Thirty project directors suggested both qualitative and quantitative measures for the evaluation of every outcome and activity. Also created was an in-depth task analysis of the 17 program outcomes and 51 associated activities and strategies associated with each outcome and activity. The study extended use of the systems-change model previously introduced by the authors. Tables and figures present study details including: employment-focused outcomes with the highest mean ratings; indicators of selected outcomes and activities across four conceptual levels (individual/family, program, organizational, an4 community); and conceptual and analytical models used. An appendix lists indicators for all outcomes and activities. (Contains 27 references.) (DB) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** CA D(PARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIOhIAL RESOLIfICEE INFORMATION CENTER tERIC) CyKs document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. 0 Minor changes have been macte to improve reproducrion quality Points ol view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OEM position or policy Chapter Four School to Work Transition 91 School-to-Work Transition: Identification of Employment-Related Outcome and Activity Indicators