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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

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.
Screenshot from competence, autonomy, and relatedness video showing three square icons. A blue icon with an individual sitting in and pushing a wheelchair, a yellow icon showing a flexed arm and bicep, and a green icon showing a mountain peak with a flag at the top.
  • 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

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

Use the Employment Transition Guide to Plan Your Career Path

This Employment transition guide will help you or someone you love transition to employment and career with a self-determined future.
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  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Determination

Transition Guide – Independent Living

A transition guide to help you or someone you love transition to independent living with a self-determined future.
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  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Self-Advocacy

Poster: Understand the Elements of I’m Determined

Understand the skills, abilities, and beliefs that contribute to self-determination.
Elements of I'm Determined - grid of 9 colorful blocks with elements listed inside with definitions. The 9 elements and definitions are: Choice Making - The skill of selecting a path forward between two known options. Decision Making - The skill of selecting a path forward based on various solutions that have each been thoughtfully considered. Problem Solving - The skill of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. Goal Setting & Attainment - The ability to develop a goal, plan for implementation, and measure success. Self-Regulation - The ability to monitor and control one's own behaviors, actions, and skills in various situations. Self-Advocacy - The skills necessary to speak up and/or defend a cause or a person. Internal Locus of Control - The belief that one has control over the outcomes that are important to his or her own life. Self-Efficacy - Belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish specific tasks. Self-Awareness - Basic understanding of one's own strengths, needs, and abilities.
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Determination
  • Youth Leadership
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The I’m Determined project, a state directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior.
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