A Commonly Overlooked Opportunity

becoming increasingly common for transitions to also include moving between regular and alternative placements. Many high schools rely on an alternate placements as a means of dealing with disruptive students. ere is also a subcategory of placements for students who have a disability. Appropriate transitions in each of these demanding situations is essential to keep the placement from becoming a temporary dumping ground and leading the student to feel increasingly isolated. Other types of placements are voluntary, although these students need support during their transitions as well.