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Understanding the Solar System of the I’m Determined Project

The I'm Determined logo represents what self determination means to our youth: support, determination, and empowerment.
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  • Self-Determination

Student Rubric for IEP Participation

This rubric helps students determine their current level of participation in their IEP process, and plan for the next level.
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  • IEPs
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Awareness
  • Youth Leadership

Video Series: Student Involvement in the IEP Process

This video series will help you explore student involvement in the IEP process.
Stylized teal slide with the words: Developing Skills: Students who are self-determined and participate in their IEPs have: better academic outcomes, better post-school outcomes, higher quality of life, greater independence
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • IEPs
  • One-Pager
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Determination
  • Youth Leadership

Educator Pathway to Success

We've broken down key ideas about how to support your students in their journey toward self-determination.
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  • One-Pager
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Determination

Self-Determination: Competence, Autonomy, Relatedness (CAR)

Explore three aspects of self-determination: competence, autonomy, and relatedness.
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  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Determination

Problem-Solving

Problem-solving is a complex skill used in times where solutions are not readily available. It is defined as “the skill of finding solutions for difficult
  • Problem Solving

Critical Decision Points

Parents and caregivers have certain goals in mind when their children go to school. In order for your child to achieve these goals, there are certain decisions that you, as a parent, will have to make along the way.
  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Self-Advocacy

Parent Path to Success

We've broken down key ideas about how to support your child in their journey toward self-determination at school, home, and in the community. The modules below can be accessed whenever it suits you!
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  • Decision Making
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Advocacy

Transition Guide: Post-Secondary Education and Training

Use the Post-Secondary Education and Training Transition Guide to help you or someone you love explore options for next steps for a self-determined future.
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  • Choice Making
  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Determination

Transition Guide – Self-Determination

A transition guide to help you or someone you love transition to self-determination across all areas of their life.
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  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Self-Advocacy
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