Self-Determination

The Self-Determination curriculum was created to teach self-determination skills and achieve individualized life goals. It is composed of 57 lesson plans (27 in Level 1 and 30 in Level 2) with worksheets and exercises that guide the participants through their Self Determined Life Planning process. Students develop skills that are used in everyday life. The Self-Determination Curriculum helps the participant develop and learn how to achieve new goals and improve their quality of life.
Using evidence-based research from Wehmeyer, Agran, & Hughes (1998, 2012), the curriculum focuses on four essential characteristics to help participants become self-determined:
Utilizing a Self-advocacy framework of instruction (Test et al, 2005), the facilitators/classroom teachers teach the participants to recognize their interests, strengths, needs, learning style and the key features of their disability/diversity. The course also focuses on individuals’ rights, so that they may advocate for them. In order to do that, the facilitator teaches the participants communications skills such as listening, conveying their thoughts, persuading, compromising, negotiating, and being assertive. Finally, the participants are encouraged to showcase their leadership and are given opportunities to take charge of their own lives and develop SMART goals and action plans to reach their goals and dreams in multiple life domains.
The end result of the sessions for each participant is a deeper understanding of their:
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