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Focusing on Strengths and Overcoming Challenges OC

Students with disabilities talk about the challenges of living in a world that is not made for them, and fighting stereotypes (with captions).
Screen grab from video featuring JB talking about strengths and challenges.
  • Internal Locus of Control
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Efficacy

Good Day Plan using iPads OC

Aiden talks about himself and his school progress.
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Regulation

Sydney Paxton Interview OC

Sydney talks about herself.
  • Choice Making
  • Self-Advocacy

The Benefits of Using One-Pagers (Featuring South River Elementary)

Teachers discuss using the One-Pager to help all students think about how they learn best, and how to set goals. They also send the One-Pagers on to the next year's teacher to help them get to know the student before having them in class (with captions).
Screen grab from video showing a computer screen that has a student's One-Pager displayed. There is a goal at the top, a picture in the middle, surrounded by interests, things the student wants the teacher to know, how I learn best, and accommodations that work.
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • One-Pager
  • Opportunities to Practice
  • Self-Awareness

Self-Determination Aids Transition Between School Levels OC

Special education teacher discusses the importance of determination when making transitions in life (with captions).
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Internal Locus of Control

Thomas and Gail on Graduating from College OC

Thomas and his mother describe how his determination allowed him to graduate college with honors (with captions).
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
  • Self-Efficacy
  • Youth Leadership

Jim on Staying Supportive OC

Jim discusses the challenges for children like his daughter, Mimi who has a learning disability, and the importance of staying supportive when those challenges take a toll on parents (with captions).
  • Self-Efficacy

Setting Goals: Elementary School OC

A teacher discusses how and why to set goals to overcome obstacles in elementary school (with captions).
  • Goal Setting & Attainment

Setting Goals: High School OC

This video shows high school students participating in a goal-setting session, and includes a teacher's thoughts on why students should be encouraged to set their own goals.
  • Goal Setting & Attainment

Elementary Students Share Their Long-Term Goals OC

Students discuss their long-term goals
  • Goal Setting & Attainment
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