“…The Transition to Independence Process model evaluated in this study encompasses the best practices of transition programs for young adults with EBD, including those of Project RENEW, ARIES, and others (Bullis, 1999;Cheney et al, 1998;Clark & Foster-Johnson, 1996;Clark & Stewart, 1992;Clark, Unger, & Stewart, 1993;Davis & Vander Stoep, 1996, 1997Hagner et al, 1999;Modrcin & Rutland, 1989). The TIP model was developed to engage youth and young adults in their own futures planning process, provide them with developmentally appropriate services and supports, and involve them, their families, and other informal key players in a process that prepares and facilitates them in their movement toward greater self-sufficiency and achievement of their goals related to each of the transition domainsemployment, career-oriented education, living situation, personal effectiveness and quality of life, and community-life functioning.…”