1. { Implementing Self-Determination VASSP Roundtable www.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 Taking leadership away from school personnel Giving students “control” of expectations/procedures Giving students “control” of expectations/procedures Making students feel a sense of entitlement Making students feel a sense of entitlement Giving students the keys to the school Giving students the keys to the school

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

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

9. Next Steps… To implement Self-Determination To implement Self-Determination