Educator Path to Success
The Pathways to Success are set up for you, at your own pace, to learn about how to support your students in becoming more self-determined.
Follow the Educator Path in the order it has been created, or skip to certain parts to grab the information you need. We hope the animated videos help clarify some of the concepts around self-determination.
Video Series – Student Involvement in the IEP Process
Have you ever wondered how to get students more involved in their education? The IEP process is a wonderful place to start, and with the help of our tools, you’ll see how easy it is to bring student voice to the forefront, resulting in a plan that better represents the student.
Highlighted Tools
One-Pager
Downloadable, fillable PDF file of the One-Pager – a tool to help others get to know the important things about you.
Good Day Plan
Downloadable, fillable PDF file of the Good Day Plan – a tool to help you design days that are perfect for you!
Goal Plan
Downloadable, fillable PDF file of the Goal Plan – a simple tool to help you set and attain goals.
St. Mary’s OC
Educators offer encouragement to other teachers when adapting lessons and activities for students with special needs, and relate the importance of having high expectations and fostering independence for those students.
Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness (CAR)
Self-determination, looked at through the lenses of competence, autonomy, and relatedness.
Elements of I’m Determined
The Elements of I’m Determined comprise the essentials necessary for increasing self-determination skills. These skills, abilities, and beliefs are grounded in self-determination research.
About I’m Determined
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Learn more about I’m Determined, read about the history of disability, and look into how we’re active in your region.