The purpose of this study was to evaluate a comprehensive transition model called TASSEL (Teaching All Students Skills for Employment and Life). We collected social validity (consumer satisfaction) data from students, parents, employers, adult service providers, and school personnel, and student outcome data from youth who exited school in 1995, 1996, and 1997. Results indicated that consumers are satisfied with TASSEL transition services and that student outcomes compared favorably with data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study.
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