Are you looking for ways to help students become active participants in the decision-making process? Maybe they need coaching on how not to become a silent bystander while others chart their path. If so, the I’m Determined project, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education, has the educational supports you are seeking.
I’m Determined is an excellent source for youth, educators, and families needing direct instruction and skill-development in self-determination practices. Find out more about the project’s history here.
I’m Determined Quick Links:
Tools for adapting existing lesson plans, supporting, and encouraging self-determined behavior in your classroom.
Includes 10 short videos covering topics such as the importance of student voice and instructional design. For all grade levels.
A video series to get your students actively involved in the IEP process. Watch the video and use the site's one-pagers to increase student engagement.
Section with amazing resources for practicing self-determination skills.
150 different tools on self-determination, sortable by tool type, grade level, audience, and topic.
As educators, we play a vital role in motivating students. Encouraging them to actively participate in the planning for their employment, education and training, and community living goals increases their chances for success.