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'There is not available a more comprehensive book in the area of
self-determination.'uMelinda Pierson, Department of Special
EducationCalifornia State University, Fullerton'Unique because it
provides direction for teaching and supporting self-determined
behavior across all age groups and also within the general
education classroom and curricula.'uMarianne Mooney, Senior
Research AssociateTransCen, Inc., Post-Secondary Learning and
CareersGive students with disabilities powerful tools for success
in school and in life!Michael Wehmeyer, and Sharon Field present
research-proven instructional strategies that empower special needs
students at all grade levels to make their own
decisions.Self-Determination offers detailed and current
practitioner-oriented approaches in combination with extensive
teacher reproduciblesuall within the context of inclusion,
standards-based reform, and access to the general curriculum.
Linked to the IDEA requirement for individualized transition plans,
this user-friendly resource assists practitioners in teaching the
skills necessary for making decisions about employment, job skills,
further schooling, and independent living. Educators will discover
how to:Encourage students to become their own advocates by
practicing assertive behaviorUse needs-assessment techniques to
determine the level of instruction required for each studentTeach
effective choice making, problem solving, and goal settingSupport
both families and fellow educators in their efforts to teach
self-determination skillsSpecial education teachers, general
educators, and administrators will find this handbook an invaluable
guide for helping students establish their own goals and plan for a
strong and healthy future!
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