Self-Determination as a Guiding Principle in Transition Transition Planning and Programming Special Education Program Keene State College Revised 2.2015

Self-Determination Knowing what you want and being able to get it Preparing for Success Self-Determination Knowing what you want and being able to get it 4

A Definition of Self-Determination Preparing for Success A Definition of Self-Determination The ability to define and achieve goals based on a foundation of knowing and valuing oneself Examples: Learning self-confidence, defending your position, problem-solving, standing up for yourself, making tough decisions, being a causal agent in one’s life (Field & Hoffman, 1994) 5

Action Model for Self-Determination Field and Hoffman (1994)

Self-Determination Skills Preparing for Success Self-Determination Skills Choice-making Problem-solving Decision-making Self-advocacy or leadership Goal setting and attainment Independence and risk taking Self-observation, evaluation, and reinforcement Negotiating and networking Interpersonal communication . . . 9

Activity: Teach Us About a Component of the Self-Determination Model Preparing for Success Activity: Teach Us About a Component of the Self-Determination Model Use 2BSD and “Development of a Model for Self-Determination” http://www.tobeselfdetermined.com/about/ Create a 2-3 minute mini-presentation on the component your group is assigned Present to class Rotate roles: Leader, “recorder”, and presenter, collaborative norm observer And we also talked about the outcomes of the 3 approaches to facilitating SD – 15 sec slide

Preparing for Success Facilitating Self-Determination to Create Networks and Supports: Three Ways Using curriculum, assessment, and direct teaching Providing spontaneous support and feedback Adjusting “your” environment for students and staff And we also talked about the outcomes of the 3 approaches to facilitating SD – 15 sec slide

Use Assessment, Curriculum, and Direct Teaching Preparing for Success Use Assessment, Curriculum, and Direct Teaching Outcomes Gain self-understanding of knowledge and skill level Provide preplanned, controlled, and repeated practice to develop knowledge and skills Strategies Integrate curriculum into existing groups or other courses/programs Direct teaching of self-determination Work with high school staff, students, and parents to teach self determination Existing groups or campus course/programs women’s studies, trio, non traditional students, multicultural center, career center off campus partners – WIA offices, VR job clubs Need to emphasize to these groups – the number of students form your office that access their services already, why SD is important to their success and why may be lacking, how it would be a value added service to add to their existing courses/services or add some, how it will benefit other clients HS staff/parents … PTI… Point out materials in packet in addition to traditional curriculum – many hs not aware of differences.. Need for these skills… 1- day academy/Avoiding Future Shock Conference (panels of students) 12

Preparing for Success Activity: Integrating Self-Determination Skill(s) in a Content Area Lesson In pairs, pick a student that you are working with in your internship and develop a “modified” lesson: Lesson Objectives (content area, self-determination); Key Activities; Evaluation Share your idea with class And we also talked about the outcomes of the 3 approaches to facilitating SD – 15 sec slide