New Parent Brief: Post-School Outcomes Surveys: Coming Soon to a Student Near You!

In 2007, states began surveying former special education students-high school graduates, recent dropouts, and young adults reaching the state's maximum age to receive special education services-to find out whether they have pursued further education or found competitive employment.

Prepared by PACER Center in collaboration with the National Post-School Outcomes Center, the purpose of this brief is to help families learn what to expect if they are contacted and asked to participate. It provides examples of survey questions and describes how information from the survey can be used to improve secondary education and transition programs. On the web at http://www.psocenter.org/Docs/ParentBriefJune07FINAL.pdf

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