Jesse Rodriguez

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.

The Toolbox for Self-Determination is a resource for parents to learn more about self-determination. It walks parents through the ways they can help their child become self-determined, and shows examples of the One-Pager, Good Day Plan and Goal Plan templates that can be used to aid in self-determination.

Nic discusses how participating in I'm Determined changed his life for the better, and allowed him to be able to see his future more clearly. He also talks about helping others through the program (with captions).