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!

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!

Being a parent is tough, and finding ways to support your child can sometimes seem like a big commitment. The Parent Path to Success gives you bite-sized videos that you can watch on your schedule. We hope these videos help you find small opportunities for success with your child!

If you are new to self-determination, we suggest that you view them in the order laid out below. However, if you want to skip around, it will still make sense, so feel free to go through this resource in whatever way makes sense to you!

  • Introduction

  • What is Self-Determination?

  • How Do I Help My Child Be Self-Determined?

  • Community

  • Home

  • School

  • IEP Involvement

  • Tools

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