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Transition Guide – Self-Determination

A transition guide to help you or someone you love transition to self-determination across all areas of their life.

a group of eight youth play a game at an I'm Determined Event

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.

two youth smile at the camera at an I'm Determined event

Transition Guide – Independent Living

A transition guide to help you or someone you love transition to independent living with a self-determined future.

a young man receives help in tying a formal tie around a collared shirt

Dining at the Youth Summit OC

Our Youth & Parent Summit takes place at James Madison University. Take a look at the variety of offerings at the dining hall!

Example of a Dorm Room at the Youth Summit OC

I'm Determined Youth Leader shows her dorm room, and other leaders describe the area around the dorms.

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.

2018 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program OC

Captioned recap video of the 2018 Youth & Parent Summit, held at James Madison University, featuring keynote speakers, Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian.

Use the Goal Plan to Set and Attain Goals

The Goal Plan is a simple tool to help youth set and attain goals. Download a fillable PDF and instructions on how to use the Goal Plan.

One-Pager: Identity and Self-Awareness

Download this one-pager on identity and self-awareness, a tool to help you reflect on key details that will help others get to know you better.

4 column worksheet with headings My Strengths (in yellow), My Preferences (in teal), My Interests (in red), and My Needs (in purple)

2017 Youth & Parent Summit Closing Program

Recap of the 2017 Youth & Parent Summit featuring Annie and Cayden's journeys toward self-determination (with captions).

Screen grab from 2017 Summit Recap Video showing an overhead view of the JMU campus where the Summit takes place. Brown-roofed buildings with white sidewalks and green space is visible.

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