Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness (CAR)

Self-determination, looked at through the lenses of competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness (CAR)

Self-determination, looked at through the lenses of competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

General Video

Youth Leader Definitions & Examples

In the videos below, I’m Determined Youth Leaders explain each concept in their own words and give examples of how they show up in their lives.

Competence

Autonomy

Relatedness

The I'm Determined logo represents what self determination means to our youth: support, determination, and empowerment.

This rubric helps students determine their current level of participation in their IEP process, and plan for the next level.

Thumbnail image of the Student Rubric for IEP Participation

In the series of four videos below, you can explore Student Involvement in the IEP process utilizing three of the I’m Determined Tools: The One-Pager,

Stylized teal slide with the words: Developing Skills: Students who are self-determined and participate in their IEPs have: better academic outcomes, better post-school outcomes, higher quality of life, greater independence