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What is I’m Determined?

Here’s a small peek into the Virginia Department of Education funded initiative that helps youth, educators, and families build the skills of Self-Determination. The I’m
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  • Self-Determination

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.
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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

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
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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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