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Implementing Self-Determination VASSP Roundtable imdetermined

Implementing Self-Determination VASSP Roundtable www.imdetermined.org. Chris Bryant, Coordinator Jesse Rodriguez, Coordinator Region 5 T/TAC @JMU. July 1, 2014. Self -determination is about youth with disabilities taking control of their lives. http :// www.imdetermined.org /parents/.

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Implementing Self-Determination VASSP Roundtable imdetermined

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  1. Implementing Self-Determination VASSP Roundtablewww.imdetermined.org Chris Bryant, Coordinator Jesse Rodriguez, Coordinator Region 5 T/TAC @JMU July 1, 2014

  2. Self-determination is about youth with disabilities taking control of their lives. http://www.imdetermined.org/parents/ Self-Determination

  3. Self-Determination Is Not… • Taking leadership away from school personnel • Giving students “control” of expectations/procedures • Making students feel a sense of entitlement • Giving students the keys to the school

  4. Self-Determination Is… • Awareness • Differentiating • Making Choices • Options/Consequences • Ability to Initiate/ Take Action • Evaluating • Setting Goals • Working Towards Goals • Problem Solving • Independent/Interdependent • Self-Advocacy/Confidence, Persistence, Pride and Creativity • Responsibility

  5. Video: What is Self Determination?

  6. One Pager Good Day Plan Goal Page I’m Determined Tools

  7. Examples of Barriers and Solutions from other Regions

  8. Barriers Solutions Examples from other Regions - Build tools into other initiatives - Provide staff development time -Use SD in the IEP process Time -Braiding with transition -Academic/Career planning -TTAC online has modules Priority given to other initiatives - Division/Board SD Presentations - Self-Determined Alum Speak - Incorporate Guidance Curriculum Lack of Buy In (administration, teachers, parents) -Use one pager- focus on strengths -Training/Understanding Disability -PK/K staff trained to use website Self-Determination not introduced at a young enough age - Use person first language - Create a growth mindset 15:1 - Invite them to regional youth summit Parent and teacher resistance

  9. Next Steps… To implement Self-Determination

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