Self-Determination 

Self-Determination is an evidence-based practice that surrounds itself in the belief that everyone has the right to direct their own life. Research shows that students with strong self-determination skills are more likely to be successful in employment and independence. Most self-determination curricula focus on concepts such as: knowing your strengths/limitations, knowing your disability, know your accommodations/modifications, effective communication, goal setting, and IEP planning, to name a few. Below are FREE curricula to incorporate into your classroom. Be sure to check out the Assessments tab for a plethora of Self-Determination assessments. 

All curricula below are free online. CPS does not recommend one curricula over the other. 

ChoiceMaker Self-Determination Transition Curriculum

Disability Awareness Packet (ES/MS-aged activities)

Museum of Disability History

National Resource Center for Supported-Decision Making

Fostering Self-Determination Among Children and Youth With Disabilities: Ideas for Parents from Parents

Teaching Tolerance: Understanding Disability 

Transition Alliance: Student-Directed Transition Planning Curriculum

Transition Tennessee: Self-Determination Lessons

Youthhood

Wright's Law: Self-Advocacy

Self-Determination Activities for Students with more significant needs

Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction

Self-Advocacy Online

University of Oklahoma's ME! Lessons for Teaching Self-Advocacy

I'm Determined: Understanding & Preparing for my IEP

I'm Determined: It's All About Me! Understanding my IEP

I'm Determined: Elementary IEP Template

I'm Determined: Secondary IEP Template

Whose Life is it Anyway?

My Voice blank IEP template

The 411 on Disability Disclosure

Fostering Self-Determination Among Youth & Children with Disabilities