April Lee, Wayne County Parent Mentor. Self-Determination All individuals have the right to direct their own lives Increases successfulness of transition.

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April Lee, Wayne County Parent Mentor

Self-Determination All individuals have the right to direct their own lives Increases successfulness of transition to adulthood, including employment and independence Based on student needs and take into account student interests and preferences NCSET

When IT’S Accomplished person acts autonomously, regulates his or her own behavior, initiates and responds to events in a manner indicating psychological empowerment, and behaves in a manner that is self-realizing. person acts in ways that make positive use of knowledge and understanding about his or her own characteristics, strengths, and limitations. person is one who sets goals, makes decisions, sees options, solves problems, speaks up for himself or herself, understands what supports are needed for success, and knows how to evaluate outcomes. NCSET

Why IT’S Important Related to positive transition outcomes o greater number of positive adult outcomes o expressed a preference to live outside the family home, have a savings or checking account, and be employed for pay o higher likelihood of being employed and earning more per hour NCSET

Self-determination at All Ages Choice making o Identify strengths, interest, and learning styles o Teach youth about their disability o Listen often to children and youth Exploration of Possibilities o Talk about future jobs, hobbies, and family lifestyles o Involve children and youth in service learning Problem Solving o Teach problem solving skills o Hold class meetings to identify school and community problems NCSET

Self-determination at All Ages Self-Advocacy o Encourage communication o Develop opportunities for self-advocacy o Provide opportunities for leadership Self-Esteem o Sense of belonging in school and community o Provide experiences for youth to use talents and gifts o Provide opportunities for contributing to school and community o Identify caring adult mentors NCSET

Self-determination at All Ages Goal Setting and Planning o Teach family values, priorities, and goals o Demonstrate the steps of reaching goals o Show road map including short term and long term goals Understanding Abilities and Disabilities o Self-identity o Identify unique abilities, gifts, and talents o Explore support systems NCSET

Mapping a Positive Future Inclusive Student Leadership Program Student, Family, and Community Engagement o Mentoring o C.A.F.E (Circle of Adults Focusing on Education) Leadership/Self-determination Activities o Impact: Youth Leadership Person Centered Planning o Personal MAPS Developed Community Building with Roving Youth in Community Summit 2013

Leadership Activities Identifying Blocks to Communication pg 23 Building a Reasonable Expectation pg 29 Stress and Conflict pg 43 When the Easy Way Out Made Things Worse pg 51 Gifts Identification pg 52 Something I Did I am Proud Of pg 54 Solution Circle pg 70 Let’s Do One Together! Coping with Anger pg 13

Personal MAPS

Community Building/Experiences

Partnerships for Success - Mentoring

Partnerships for Success – C.A.F.E.

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Youth in Community Summit 2013 Student-led Workshops Five Skills Taught o Goal Setting o Decision Making o Problem Solving o Gift Identification/Community Building o Dreaming Graphically Conversation Topics o Drug/Alcohol Abuse o School Environment o Bullying o Homelessness o Work and College Readiness o Financial Planning

Youth in Community Summit 2013 Youth Lead Conversations Empowering Peers to Use Leadership Skills

YIC Summit Sessions Discover gifts you and your neighbor should contribute to make your community better! Students worked independently and with a peer to look for gifts and talents meant to share. Learning steps to making decisions, thinking about the end and all the steps in-between. Topics and scenarios were related to drug and alcohol abuse and how this impacts decision making and future decisions.

YIC Summit Sessions Problem solving using the Solution Circle. Students worked as a support network discussing a problem related to bullying and school atmosphere issues for real solutions that students could get involved in. Graphically recording your dream… What will your life look like when you have met your goals?

YIC Summit Session Let’s practice Goal Setting… Work Readiness Financial Planning Education Exploring Opportunities

Continuing Action C.A.F.E. partners met to review student’s work from YIC Summit Action steps created o Engaging student, family, and community in action next school year o Example: If students felt a step in eliminating bullying at the high school would be to have an early education program at an elementary or middle school, how could the community be involved in supporting them accomplish that program creation and implementation? Students will review suggestions at beginning of next school year. There will be a Youth in Community Summit 2014!!!

Testimonials Students said: o “I found future planning activity helpful as it showed me a different way to look at my goals”. o “Next year I would like to work on something related to helping students not turn to drug and alcohol abuse to fill voids”. o “I think planning for your future and learning more about work is worth doing more about”. o “Goal setting is important because I have plans I want to reach”. o “Decision making is helpful skill to learn because I sometimes let my words/emotions get the best of me”. o “When I did the gift identification activity it made me realize who I am”.

Testimonials Parents said: o “I see more confidence in him for himself”. o “I have seen amazing progress”. o “He has been more respectful and not as confrontational”. o “He has a will to fight for what is right and maintain a great grade point average. He finally learned how to respect himself”. o “My child has expressed goals he would like to accomplish”. o “My child is more focused on his future”. o “I have seen behavior changes”. o “He believes in himself. Started off not interested and angry, now he is more respectful and determined”.

Testimonials Community Members said: o My student enjoyed hearing what others saw in her that she did not recognize as a gift”. o “He was able to explain why he has the goals/dreams that he has for his future”. o “Is using critical thinking skills to think beyond his current environment”. o “She identified her goals and wants to pursue them”. o “She not only was able to create a plan for her future but was able to identify who could support her along the way”. o “This student is a ‘born leader’ and she doesn’t realize it… but look at her with her peers, she is great!” o “Student stepped up on his own to lead his peers to the outcome we were looking for”.

Questions

Resources The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET). Self-Determination: Supporting Successful Transition Impact Curriculum (1993) – Innerchoice Publishing, PO Box 1185, Torrance, CA Leadership 2000 (1994) – Proed Publishishing, 8700 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin TX