Purpose

This study aims to develop a directed transition planning and service model, promoting personal well-being and positive outcomes post-school.

Overview

This two-part study involves eight schools, focusing on youth with disabilities. Phase I (first two years) will concentrate on Explorations and Discovery at four school sites, using grounded theory (Creswell & Poth, 2018) to identify transition factors and resilience indicators.

Phase II (Years 3-5) will implement a framework in eight schools, using mixed methods to assess intervention effectiveness (Creswell & Poth, 2018) and collecting personal well-being data on a Flourishing Index (FI) (VanderWeele, 2017).

Through interviews, we will also gather qualitative data from stakeholders, including students. This study will establish practice-based evidence to develop a universal yet customizable transition approach for youth with disabilities. The resulting model will provide valuable insights and resources for schools and adult services.