Question:

Hi Priscilla,

One of my jobs at my school district is as a WorkAbility coordinator. I recently attended your training, TFAM, and realized my own assessment resources are limited. The assessment process you and Renee presented is certainly worth a try. You also provided several books/resources that offered a number of informal and formal assessment options. Do you have a list of those resources you had at the training?

Thanks, Penny

Answer:

Hi Penny,

I am glad to hear of your willingness to consider “assessment outside the box”. It is always important to think of Transition assessment in an ecological sense rather than one that consists of only a formal testing approach.

Your request for a list of our resources is timely because we just completed one for the last TFAM trainings. The complete title of this training is, the ABC’s of a Transition Functional Assessment Model (TFAM): Connecting Assessment to Transition Goals.

Feel free to peruse the assessment programs, books, and other resources on this list; however, understand that the Diagnostic Center Northern California (DCN) does not endorse any of these products for purchase.

Please introduce yourself if you attend any other secondary/transition training offered by the DCN.

Resource list for TFAM training  

• Alper, Sandra, Ryndak, Diane Lee, Schloss, Cynthia N. (2001) Alternate Assessment of Sudents with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Arick, Joel R., Nave, Gary, Hoffman, Terra, Krug, David A. (2004) FACTER – Functional Assessment & Curriculum for Teaching Everyday Routines. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Becker, Ralph L. (2001) Reading-Free Vocational Interest Inventory:2 Occupational Title Lists, 2 nd Edition. Elbern Publications, Columbus, OH, 43209

• Becker, Ralph L., Ph.D. (2000) Reading-Free Vocational Interest Inventory:2 Manual, 2 nd Edition. Elbern Publications, Columbus, OH 43209

• Browder, Diane M. (2001) Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities. The Guilford Press, New York, NY, 10012 (http://www.guilford.com)

• Clark, Gary. (1998) Assessment for Transition Planning. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Clark, Gary M., Patton, James R. (1997) TPI – Transition Planning Inventory. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Clark, Gary M., Patton, James R., Moulton, L. Rozelle. (2000) Informal Assessments for Transition Planning. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin , TX 78757-6897 , 800-897-3204,
  ( http://proedinc.com )

• Cline, Robin, Halverson, Dave, Petersen, Bev, Rohrbach, Barb. (2005) Quickbook of Transition Assessments. (http://www.tslp.org/docs/QuickbookIEPChecklistFinal.pdf)

• Cohen, Libby G., Spenciner, Loraine J. (2007) Assessment of Children and Youth With Special Needs, 3 rd Edition. Pearson A&B, (www.ablongman.com)

• Elksnin, Nick, Elksnin, Linda K. (2004) Teaching Occupational Social Skills PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Kids and the Law: An A-Z guide for parents - provides information on various issues relative to adolescents under 18 years-of-age (http://www.calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/cbj/2004-Kids-Law.pdf) Also, view When You Become 18: A Survival Guide for Teenagers at (http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?cid=10180&id=17523)

• Life Skills Appraisal – Test Administration Manual 2 nd Edition. 1991) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS), San Diego, CA 92123, 858-292-2900

• Loyd, Robert J., Brolin, Donn E. (1997) Life Centered Career Education Modified Curriculum for Individuals with Moderate Disabilities. The Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA 20191-1589, 703-620-3660, (http://www.cec.sped.org)
  
  
• Martin, James E., Mithaug, Dennis E., Oliphint, John H., Husch, Frazier, Eva S. (2002) Self-Directed Employment – A Handbook for Transition Teachers and Employment Specialists. Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 21285-0624, (http://www.brookespublishing.com)

• Miller, Robert J., Lombard, Richard C., Corbey, Stephanie A. (2007) Transition Assessment – Planning Transition and IEP Development for Youth with Mild to Moderate Disabilities. Pearson A&B, (http://www.ablongman.com)

• Sands, Deanna J., Wehmeyer, Michael L. (1996) Self-Determination Across the Life Span- Independence and Choice for People with Disabilities. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 21285-0624

• Sitlington, Patricia L., Neubert, Debra A., Begun, Wynne H., Lombard, Richard C., Leconte, Pamela J. (2007) Assess for Success, 2 nd Edition. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (http://www.corwinpress.com), SAGE Publications Ltd. London, UK

• Synatschk, Katherine O., Clark, Gary M., Patton, James R. (2007) Independent Living and Community Participation. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Trainor, Audrey A., Patton, James R., Clark, Gary M. (2005) Case Studies in Assessment for Transition Planning. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Trainor, Audrey A., Patton, James R., Clark, Gary M. (2005) Case Studies in Assessment for Transition Planning. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)

• Wehman, P., & Kregel, P. (1997). Functional Curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Age Students with Special Needs. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX78757-6897, 800-897-3202, (http://www.proedinc.com)

• Wehman, Paul. (1995) Individual Transition Plans, 2 nd Edition. PRO-ED, Inc., Austin, TX 78757-6897, 800-897-3204, (http://proedinc.com)