1. Embedding Self-Determination Activities in the Curriculum: Part 2
December 8, 2016
3:30pm-4:30pm
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2. Information for Part 1
Webinar Link:
Handouts:
Powerpoint:  ngself-determinationactivitiesinthecurriculum2016pptx
Research Article/Self Determination Contracts: determinationcontracts21pdf
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3. Choicemaking
The ability to demonstrate a preference when two or more options are available
enable students to exert and demonstrate some control over their environment
Activities
Choosing schedule (class times)
Demonstration of skills/knowledge
Creating daily routine/schedules
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4. Decision Making
The ability to consider possible solutions and select the one that is best suited to one’s individual needs while also considering how one’s decision affects oneself and others.
Decision making helps students carefully weigh all possible options in order to reach a desired outcome
Activities
IGP, IEP, Parent Teacher Conference participation
Career choices, extracurricular activities,
Teaching art of questioning, avoiding fads/group pressure
Escape Curriculum (DD and Now)

5. Problem-Solving Skills
The ability to effectively respond to and generate solutions for challenging situations that arise.
increased competence and independence in school and the community.
Activities:
The “IDEAL” problem solver: (Wehmeyer et al., 2007)
I = Identify problems and opportunities
D = Define goals
E = Explore possible strategies
A = Anticipate outcomes and act
L = Look back and learn model

6. Goal-Setting and Attainment
Identifying an objective to achieve and developing a plan to reach that goal.
Students will have goals throughout their lives, beyond school
Activities
Set daily, weekly, monthly goals
Related to academic achievement, social desires, daily tasks, behavior management
Create roadmaps
Paths and MAPS (Person Centered Planning)
PATHS: others support the person to share their dreams for the future and set targets to get there
MAPS (Making Action Plans):  listening to a person's dreams, acknowledging their nightmares, building a portrait of their gifts and talents, focus on simple daily actions toward goal 
Center for Leadership in Disability: centered-planning/

7. Self-Advocacy
Knowing and standing up for one’s rights, communicating effectively and assertively, and being an effective leader or team member.
Voices are hear and they are respected. Leadership skills are developed.
Activities:
Encourage students to express their opinions and thoughts
Support autonomy
Teach effective communication (assertive vs aggressive)
Debate issues; challenge answers
Discuss IDEA, ADA

8. Self-Regulation
Monitoring and evaluating one’s own behavior, selecting and providing one’s own reinforcement, setting a schedule, and self directed learning through strategies like self-instruction (verbalizing thoughts to monitor the cognitive process of an individual, or in this case, activate the performance of a task)
Self-control, pacing, monitoring, structuring time
Activities:
Journaling (self-reflection, self-evaluation)
BIP development
Monitoring on-task behavior
Self-monitoring sheets (goal attainment)
Countoons ( )

9. Self-Awareness
Accurately identifying one’s own strengths and limitations, identifying one’s preferences, interests, and abilities, and applying that knowledge to enhance success.
Knowledge of abilities develops inner strength
Activities:
Surveys, checklists, assessments
Multiple intelligence surveys
Write autobiography
Awareness of disability and the accomplishments of others

10. Self-Determination Assessments/Measurement Tools
The American Institutes for Research (AIR): University of Oklahoma, Zarrow Center (Jim Martin): partnerships/zarrow/self-determination-assessment- tools/air-self-determination-assessment.html
The Arc Self-Determination Assessment:
Study: University of Kansas, Self-Determination Inventory: content/uploads/2016/03/SDI-Student-Report- Guide_small.Final_.pdf
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11. Resources
Choice-Maker Curriculum: partnerships/zarrow/choicemaker-curriculum.html
Me! Lessons: partnerships/zarrow/trasition-education- materials/me-lessons-for-teaching-self-awareness- and-self-advocacy.html
Self-Determination Learning Model:
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12. Resources
Whose Future Is It Anyway: partnerships/zarrow/trasition-education- materials/whos-future-is-it-anyway.html
Standing Up for Me: ng+Up+For+Me+Curriculum
Dare to Dream: / dream_adults.pdf
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13. Strategic Instruction Model (KU)
Possible Selves: Nurturing Student Motivation (Strategic Instruction Model/KU): selves-nurturing-student-motivation
The Self-Advocacy Strategy: advocacy-strategy
SLANT (Class Participation): starter-strategy-for-class-participation
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14. Student-led IEPs
Students more involved in their Individualized Education Program show higher levels of self- determination (Gomez-Vela, Verdugo, Gil, Corbella, & Wehmeyer, 2012)
An empirical association has been established in the literature between indicators of self- determination and participation in the IEP process and positive post-school outcomes, such as employment (Martorell et al.,2008)
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15. Student-led IEP Programs
District of Columbia: transition_guide.frameweld.com/page/studentled_iep_tool kit_introduction_
Self-Determination Resources: transition_guide.frameweld.com/resources/english
Parent Resources: transition_guide.frameweld.com/page/studentled_iep_toolkit_for_ families
Virginia, I’m Determined:
Parent Resources:
Washington, DC, Two Rivers Public Charter School:
Mendocino County Ca: Education-Local-Plan-Area-SELPA/1679-Untitled.html
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16. Build Your Expertist
FYI Transition: rmination/selfdetermination6.html
Self-Determination.org (KU): determination.org/
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT):
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17. Contact Information
Elise James, Program Specialist ASPIRE Lead Georgia Department of Education Division of Special Education Services and Supports
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