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Devon’s Good Day Plan (Secondary) OC

Devon explains his Good Day Plan and how it has improved his work and attitude at school (with captions).
  • Internal Locus of Control
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Awareness

Implementing Good Day Plans Using iPads

Special education teachers talk about implementing the Good Day Plan in the classroom using iPads.
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Awareness

Implementing Self-Determination in Schools OC

Educators talk about the benefits of implementing I'm Determined and self-determination in their schools, both for the students and teachers (with captions).
  • Choice Making
  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Efficacy
  • Self-Regulation

Parents: See Your Child Succeed in Student-Led IEP Meetings

Middle school principal Drew Miller talks about the maturity that comes with taking ownership in the IEP process.
  • Decision Making
  • IEPs
  • Self-Efficacy
  • Youth Leadership

Understanding My IEP (differentiated)

This is another guide for students to understand what an IEP is and what it does for them.
  • IEPs
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Awareness
  • Youth Leadership

Using One-Pagers for Career Exploration OC

Special education teacher talks with students about using revised One-Pagers as academic and career plans throughout secondary and high school.
  • Decision Making
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • One-Pager
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Awareness

Goal Plan Justin OC

Justin walks through his career goal plan
  • Goal Setting & Attainment

Self-Determination Parent Brochure

A brochure that helps parents answer the question: How do I help my child become more self-determined?
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Social Inclusion
  • Youth Leadership

Needs Assessment Tool

This tool helps educators and administrators assess whether or not they have a need to implement or improve a self determination program.
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Awareness
  • Social Inclusion

Secondary IEP Template

This is a PowerPoint template designed for middle and high school students to use to create their IEP presentation.
Navy background with the I'm Determined Rocket logo. Text reads: Self-Determination. Student-Involvement in the IEP. Secondary Template
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • IEPs
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Determination
  • Youth Leadership
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