ALL ROADS LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT Skills for Employment: Self-Determination PRESENTED BY: The Center for Change in Transition Services

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Center for Change in Transition Services Seattle University OSPI State Needs Project Center for Change in Transition Services Improving post-school outcomes for students with disabilities in Washington state Seattle University OSPI State Needs Project This webinar is closed-captioned. To view the captioning click on the CC icon just above the video.

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SELF-DETERMINATION

Your GPS Guide: Agenda 1. What is Emotional Intelligence?2. How to assess emotional intelligence? 3. How do I incorporate EI skills into the curriculum? 4. Questions?

SELF-DETERMINATION Your GPS Guide…to post-school success 1)WHAT IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE? 2)WHY IS IT AN IMPORTANT SKILL FOR THE WORK PLACE? 3)HOW DOES IT RELATE TO TRANSITION SERVICES?

Self-Determination “the ability to identify and achieve goals based on a foundation of knowing and valuing oneself” Field, S., & Hoffman, A. (1994). Development of a model for self- determination. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 17,

Five Key Attributes Know yourself Value yourself Plan Act and experience outcomes Learn Field, S., & Hoffman, A. (2002). Preparing youth to exercise self-determination: Quality indicators of school environments that promote the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and beliefs related to self-determination. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 12(2),

Definition of Transition Transition services are a set of coordinated activities designed to be a results-oriented process that facilitates the successful movement from school to postsecondary living. These activities are based on the student’s needs, strengths, preferences, and interests.

Definition of Transition Transition services include instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school living objectives and, when appropriate, daily living skills. 20 U.S.C. § 1401(34)

IEP Team Participation Transition services participants, …the public agency must invite a child with a disability to attend the child’s IEP Team meeting if the purpose of the meeting will be the consideration of the postsecondary goals for the child and the transition services needed to assist the child in reaching those goals 20 U.S.C. § (b) (1)

Adult Services Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of the individual to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, contribute to society, pursue meaningful careers, and enjoy full inclusion and integration in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of American society. U.S.C. 701(2)(a)(3)

SELF-DETERMINATION Your GPS Guide…to post-school success 1) WHAT ASSESSMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEASURE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS?

CCTS Resources

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Your GPS Guide…to post-school success 1) WHAT ARE SOME FREE LESSON RESOURCES FOR THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS? 2) HOW DO I INCORPORATE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS INTO THE CURRICULUM?

OSPI Secondary Education My Dreams, My Story, My Voice: Supplemental Lessons to Navigation 101 Developing a growth mindset (grit/ perseverance) Understanding self-doubt Stick-with-it Planning & Follow Through (self-monitoring) Academic and School Social Behaviors Leadership Communication (including cross-cultural) Lessons.aspx

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