Welcome

Youth

Welcome to I’m Determined! This is a space made for youth to explore who they are and who they would like to be. Here you get to learn about yourself and others! We invite you to start by meeting a few of our friendly youth leaders and then check out some resources.
youth leaders in brightly colored shirts sing joyfully into microphones

Resources for Youth

Explore resources to help you on your self-determination journey.

All Resources Page

One-Pager

Downloadable, fillable PDF file of the One-Pager – a tool to help others get to know the important things about you.
Read more about One-Pager
4 column worksheet with headings My Strengths (in yellow), My Preferences (in teal), My Interests (in red), and My Needs (in purple)

Good Day Plan

Downloadable, fillable PDF file of the Good Day Plan – a tool to help you design days that are perfect for you!
Read more about Good Day Plan
4 column worksheet with headings Good Day (in yellow), Now (in teal), Action (in red), and Support (in purple)

Goal Plan

Downloadable, fillable PDF file of the Goal Plan – a simple tool to help you set and attain goals.
Read more about Goal Plan
4 column worksheet with headings My Goal (in yellow), Outcomes (in teal), Next Steps (in red), and People Who Can Support (in purple)

Meet our Youth Leaders

I’m Determined State Youth Leaders are a diverse, energetic, creative, and passionate group of young adults.

I’m Determined has taught me to talk, speak up, communicate, and not to be shy. I advocate for myself by attending my IEP meetings and telling my teachers what things I need to help me learn. I work really hard and tell myself, “you got this.”

– Sydney, Youth Leader, Region 5
Sydney smiling, wearing a shirt with floral print, hand on hip

Determination is not a skill that can be mastered, it’s an aspect of life that we have to strive for everyday; within everything we do.

– Traleya, Youth Leader, Regions 2 & 3
Headshot of youth leader, Traleya, female with dark brown hair with highlights, wearing a striped shirt and jean jacket, sitting on a bench outdoors

I’m Determined is what gave me a voice and taught me whatever I want to do, I have to be self-determined and advocate for myself. Advocating for myself has helped me advocate for other people.

– Chloe, Youth Leader, Regions 2 & 3
Headshot of youth leader, Chloe, female with short, brown hair, smiling

I’ve had a life-changing experience with I’m Determined. The learning tools prepared me to be life-ready in college and the workforce. I strongly recommend to start using these tools early to give students a sense of autonomy in their education. The lifelong friendships that I have developed here at I’m Determined will also be cherished for a lifetime!

– Jonathan, Youth Leader, Regions 1 & 8
Headshot of youth leader, Jonathan, male with black hair and glasses, smiling and wearing a purple and yellow striped polo shirt

Be a State Youth Leader

State Youth Leader Applications

Are you team-oriented, responsive, responsible, positive, goal-oriented, and involved in community activities? If so, please consider applying to be a Youth Leader!
Youth Leader Info Go to Page