Competencies Needed for Transition Specialists in Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Education, and Special Education.

Competencies needed by transition specialists for youth with disabilities were validated, based on opinions of 134 specialists in vocational rehabilitation, vocational special education, and special education. Competencies rated most important to effective transition services include the ability to coordinate, communicate, and collaborate. Knowledge of agencies and systems change was the highest-rated competency. (SW)