What school practices promote from transition from school to work?
All students need to acquire the skills necessary to live in their communities. They need to know how to shop, use the post office, go to the doctor or clinic and participate in recreation and leisure activities Students need to learn to drive or use public transportation. They need to learn how to manage their personal finances. They need to learn the skills for living in their own place and for maintaining personal health and safety. Schools can provide these learning opportunities to students with mental retardation, at least in part, by providing an individualized education program that is functional and based on the student’s unique characteristics and preferences. Students with mental retardation also need to be prepared for future employment. Several school practices support the student’s preparation for transition from school to work: • Integrated settings. Students with mental retardation greatly benefit from working and learning beside peers without disabilities. Integrated s
