This book presents a comprehensive review of current research literature in the area of multicultural transition, as a context and foundation for a study of the transition practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students with special needs in Kansas high schools. Survey data from 93 special education caseworkers with direct experience on transition teams for multicultural adolescents in school districts representing all regions of the state were analyzed to determine whether current transition services in Kansas are aligned with best practices, based on the latest research in multicultural transition. The author presents recommendations for improving transition services for African-American, Native American Indian, and Hispanic/Latino adolescents with special needs.

Released just five months after his "Greatest Hits Collection, Volume 1" shot up Billboard's pop chart and debuted at #1 on the country album charts, Comin' On Strongis perhaps Trace Adkins' best work yet. Reunited with longtime producer, Scott Hendricks, along with co-producer, Trey Bruce, Adkins offers 11 tunes that are the essence of country music - lyrics about adult themes that feel absolutely real, melodies that stick in the mind, and just plain great interpretive singing. The first single, "Hot Mama," has already become an out-of-the-box anthem for steaming up suburban bedrooms.