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The Importance of Self-Determination in Elementary School

Educators discuss the importance of involving students in their own education and IEPs at an early age, and empowering them to ask for help and made decisions for themselves.
Young elementary school students walk through the hallway. One boy wearing a red shirt and black shorts is waving.

The Importance of Self-Determination in Elementary School

Educators discuss the importance of involving students in their own education and IEPs at an early age, and empowering them to ask for help and made decisions for themselves.

Resource Details

  • Resource Format

    Video

  • Grade Level

    Elementary School

  • Audience

    Educators

  • Topic

    Goal Setting & Attainment, Internal Locus of Control, Opportunities to Practice, Self-Awareness

  • Original Publish Date

    March 20, 2014

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