A Nominal Group Technique Study Identifying Evidence-Based and Promising Practices: Taxonomy for Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs: Taxonomy for Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs

Paula Kohler; June Gothberg; W. Drew Andrews; Alycia Mahon; Janice Seabrooks-Blackmore

doi:10.13021/jipe.2023.3176

A Nominal Group Technique Study Identifying Evidence-Based and Promising Practices: Taxonomy for Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs

Taxonomy for Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs

Authors

Dr. Kohler Retired
Dr. Gothberg Cornell University
Dr. Andrews Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities
Mrs. Mahon Western Michigan University
Dr. Seabrooks-Blackmore Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13021/jipe.2023.3176

Abstract

As more institutions of higher education offer comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities, a systematic process for strategically planning their postsecondary programs is needed. Guiding principles and an organizational taxonomy are available for program development. However, a mechanism that combines existing literature and research to specifically address program development for students with intellectual disabilities is missing. A nominal group technique approach identified strategies and practices to frame existing categories from a well-researched postsecondary taxonomy. How those categories were incorporated into a planning tool used to assist institutions in developing comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs is presented.

Keywords: postsecondary education; strategic planning; intellectual disability; comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs

Author Biographies

Dr. Kohler, Retired

Professor Emerita, Western Michigan University

Dr. Gothberg, Cornell University

Senior Extension Associate, Yang-Tan Institute, ILR School, Cornell University

Dr. Andrews, Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

Assistant Director, Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, University of Central Florida

Mrs. Mahon, Western Michigan University

MM, MT-BC, ABD, Western Michigan University

Dr. Seabrooks-Blackmore, Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

Executive Director, Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, University of Central Florida

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Published

2023-02-10

How to Cite

Kohler, P., Gothberg, J., Andrews, W. D., Mahon, A., & Seabrooks-Blackmore, J. (2023). A Nominal Group Technique Study Identifying Evidence-Based and Promising Practices: Taxonomy for Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs: Taxonomy for Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs . Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.13021/jipe.2023.3176