Shelley Jewell

Region 1 & 8 Determinator | TTAC @ Virginia Commonwealth University

Shelley Jewell is a Determinator for I’m Determined. She serves out of the Region 1 & 8 Training & Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

I’m Determined is a dynamic, energetic, and empowering project! I enjoy seeing how I’m Determined helps connect youth to the tools they need to advocate for themselves and meet their goals.

Contact

jewellsr@vcu.edu

My Favorite Tools

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Good Day Plan

May 2, 2014
Downloadable, fillable PDF file of the Good Day Plan - a tool to help you design days that are perfect for you!
4 column worksheet with headings Good Day (in yellow), Now (in teal), Action (in red), and Support (in purple)

Elements of I’m Determined

January 31, 2019
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.
Elements of I'm Determined - grid of 9 colorful blocks with elements listed inside with definitions. The 9 elements and definitions are: Choice Making - The skill of selecting a path forward between two known options. Decision Making - The skill of selecting a path forward based on various solutions that have each been thoughtfully considered. Problem Solving - The skill of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. Goal Setting & Attainment - The ability to develop a goal, plan for implementation, and measure success. Self-Regulation - The ability to monitor and control one's own behaviors, actions, and skills in various situations. Self-Advocacy - The skills necessary to speak up and/or defend a cause or a person. Internal Locus of Control - The belief that one has control over the outcomes that are important to his or her own life. Self-Efficacy - Belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish specific tasks. Self-Awareness - Basic understanding of one's own strengths, needs, and abilities.

The Importance Of Assistive Technology OC

March 15, 2012
I'm Determined Youth Leaders discuss the technology tools they use to achieve success in school and in life. They also talk about advocating for the right to use that technology in the classroom (with captions).