Exploring Self Determination: Closing the Gap and Improving Outcomes

If self-determination is so important, how come our postschool outcomes have not changed? This series will explore the origin of Self-determination Theory, translate theory into pedagogical practices across key environments, fill your toolbox with tools for every youth, and highlight a key practice that leads to self-determined youth and disability-aware professionals.

Part 1: Using Theory to Guide Practice

This presentation will offer implementation strategies for practitioners, families, and youth with disabilities to build the foundational self-determination skills needed at home, at work, and in the classroom to ensure a positive postschool outcome.

Learning Objectives

• Define Self-Determination Theory
• Define and give an example of Autonomy in the classroom, jobsite, and home.
• Define and give an example of Competence in the classroom, jobsite, and home.
• Define and give an example of Relatedness in the classroom, jobsite, and home.