◎ contents 1. developmental and system perspectives on transition 1) transition : a time of developmental and institutional clashes / Ann Vander Stoep 2) a framework for the development and operation of a transition system / Hewitt B.Clark 2. transition system : recommended strategies and practices to facilitate success across domains 3) secondary and postsecondary education : new strategies for achieving positive outcomes / Doug Cheney 4) vocational rehabilitation approaches for youth / Genevieve Fitzgibbon 5) community housing and related supports / Melissa Platte 6) teaching and developing improved community life competencies / Michael Bullis 7) clinical and substance abuse treatment : applications in the trenches / Maria A.Brucculeri 8) transition coodination : helping young people pull it all together / Dan Bridgeo 3) young adult and family perspectives 9) who will here our voices? / Jane Adams 10) driving the system through young adult involvement and leadership / Thomas E.West 11) nuturing and working in partnership with parents during transition / Renee A.Hatter 4. system,policy,and financing issues 12) strategies to finance transition services / Cliff Davis 13) politics that facilitate the transition process / Nancy Koroloff 5. conclusion 14) transition : current issues and recommendations for the future / Maryann Davis