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 2: Implementing the I’m Determined Tools 

This session explores the application of Self-Determination Theory through tools and instructional strategies that promote self-determined behaviors at home, on the job, and in the classroom. Participants will discuss the key environmental variables that must be present in each setting, strategies to increase self-determined behavior, and common barriers students with disabilities face during their K-12 experience. Resources will be shared so practitioners can begin implementation immediately.

Learning Objectives

• Define the relationship between Autonomy and the IMD One-Pager and give an example of an appropriate situation to use this tool.
• Define the relationship between Relatedness and the IMD Good Day Plan and give an example of an appropriate situation to use this tool.
• Define the relationship between Competence and the IMD Goal Plan and give an example of an appropriate situation to use this tool.
• Describe how Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness work together to support self-determined behavior and give a specific example.