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Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)

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The home of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). FInd more information on PBIS, how to implement PBIS, get resources and materials, and how to get support. Funded by the U.S.

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The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning is helping make evidence-based social and emotional learning an integral part of education from preschool through high school.

Learn about the Fundamentals of SEL Learn more about SEL

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The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning is helping make evidence-based social and emotional learning an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Learn about the Fundamentals of SEL Learn more about SEL Getting started with systemic implementation Our platform is made possible by: This site uses cookies to improve your experience and help CASEL understand how our site is being used.

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We understand self-determination to refer to a characteristic of a person that leads them to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences and interests, to monitor and regulate their own actions and to be goal-oriented and self-directing.

The DD Act definition of self-determined actions, as noted below, suggests that both the abilities of the person and the opportunities presented by the environment contribute to the degree of self-determination that can be expressed.

DD Act Self-Determined Actions:

An individual with developmental disabilities, with assistance:

has the ability and opportunity to make choices and decisions;

has the ability and opportunity to exercise control over services, supports, and other assistance;

has the authority to control resources and obtain needed services;

has the opportunity to participate in and contribute to their communities;

has the support, including financial, to advocate, develop leadership skills, become trained as a self-advocate, and participate in coalitions and policy-making.

In line with this social approach, we have adopted a social-ecological approach by which we consider self-determination to reflect the interaction of factors in both the personal and environmental domains.

What is Self-Determination and Why is It Important to People with Developmental Disabilities?

Written and Presented by Michael Wehmeyer

Section 1: Expectations

Section 2: Defining Self-Determination

In Section One Dr. Wehmeyer discusses the expectations that are held for people with developmental disabilities as well as setting expectations for self-determination in their lives.

In Section Two, Dr. Wehmeyer discusses the definition of self-determination--"just another word for a life filled with rising expectations, dignity, respect, and opportunities."

Section 3: Self-Caused Action

Section 4: Enhancing Personal Capacity

In Section Three, Dr. Wehmeyer discusses how self-determination is not about being in control but rather is about causing things to happen in one's own life.

In Section Four, Dr. Wehmeyer demonstrates how self-determination enhances the personal capacity of people with developmental disabilities.

Section 5: Ray's Story Questions

In Section Five, Dr. Wehmeyer answers the question, "What is self-determination and why is it important?" using the life story of Ray Gagne. Dr. Wehmeyer's lecture concludes with a question and answer session.

What Self-Determination Means to Self-Advocates

We asked self-advocates what self-determination means to them; this is what they told us! Featuring Tia Nelis, Mitch Levitz, Mia Peterson, and Bill Krebs.

Self-advocates tell in their own words, "What is Self-Determination and Why is it Important" -- the first in a series of topic-related videos for the National Gateway to Self-Determination.

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We understand self-determination to refer to a characteristic of a person that leads them to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences and interests , to monitor and regulate their own actions and to be goal-oriented and self-directing .

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It is important to plan for how you will pay for things in the future. Learn about benefits available from the government.

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Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD

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Why Employability Skills? Successful careers are built on solid personal and interpersonal skills. Defining, measuring, and building these skills- even naming them- can be challenging. In an effort to leverage and connect the efforts of policy makers, educators, and employers, the U.S. Department of Education compiled the Employability Skills Framework and developed related tools, media and resources.
Click on the framework to learn more
Applied knowledge is the thoughtful integration of academic knowledge and technical skills, put to practical use in the workplace.
Applied knowledge falls into two main areas:

Developing effective relationships in the workplace requires a combination of interpersonal skills and personal qualities.

Workplace skills are the abilities employees need to successfully accomplish work tasks. Workplace skills include:

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Why Employability Skills? Successful careers are built on solid personal and interpersonal skills. Defining, measuring, and building these skills- even naming them- can be challenging. In an effort to leverage and connect the efforts of policy makers, educators, and employers, the U.S. Department of Education compiled the Employability Skills Framework and developed related tools, media and resources.

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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K-5 Math

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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6-8 ELA

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Read Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practice for Free in Clusive! - CAST

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Our flagship publication is now available at no cost on our flexible and customizable digital reading tool.

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New restaurant staffed with deaf waiters

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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6-8 Math

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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K-5 ELA

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By Loui Lord Nelson

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the best way to teach all students effectively and break down barriers to learning-but how can busy teachers get started with UDL right now? Find the answers in the second edition of this bestselling, teacher-trusted primer, created by internationally recognized UDL expert Loui Lord Nelson.

Thoroughly updated to reflect new research and developments in the field of UDL, this book gives K-12 teachers a reader-friendly UDL introduction and a practical framework for implementation, with guidelines and checkpoints for designing effective, barrier-free lesson plans and learning environments. You'll learn how to use the three core principles of UDL-Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression-to present information in multiple ways and ensure access for all learners. Throughout the book, detailed examples, stories, illustrations, teacher reflections, and activities reinforce UDL principles and help you put them into practice in both virtual and in-person settings.

Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, this research-based book will guide you in designing equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that meet the needs of diverse learners. An essential UDL introduction for both preservice and inservice educators!

Key insights from the latest neuroscience research

Useful stories and practical tips from teachers implementing UDL

Technology bytes: timely tips and ideas on how to enhance online learning with UDL

Expert guidance on current topics, including culturally responsive teaching, urban education, and a focus on the expert learner

"Ponder this" prompts throughout the book to help readers consider new ideas and discover additional resources

End-of-chapter "check-ins" that help readers apply what they've learned

ONLINE MATERIALS: Designing instruction with UDL is easier than ever with these online resources, available as printable downloads: CAST UDL Guidelines; an Identifying Your Resources chart; a UDL design cycle graphic; a UDL lesson plan flowchart; and classroom resource mapping charts for elementary, middle, and high school teachers.

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the best way to teach all students effectively and break down barriers to learning-but how can busy teachers get started with UDL right now? Find the answers in the second edition of this bestselling, teacher-trusted primer, created by internationally recognized UDL expert Loui Lord Nelson.

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By Katie Novak

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UDL Now! Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning in Classrooms

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Best Seller and a must-read for all teachers and admin looking to reach all students! A Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Classrooms

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National Center on Universal Design for Learning

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National Center on Universal Design for Learning

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The center supports the effective and widescale implementation of UDL through a variety of activities.

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/ CBS News

(CBS News) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Sunday is Father's Day, which celebrates the special bond between a father and his son. We went "On the Road" to meet a father who couldn't be prouder, and a son who couldn't be more thankful.

When Keith Harris' son Tim was born, a half-hearted smile was all he could muster.

"Our pediatrician asked me if I knew what down syndrome was, and the world turned black at that moment," he told CBS News.

What a difference 26 years makes. Today, in sunny Albuquerque, you'd be hard pressed to find a more glowing father than Keith. Or a more shining example of what truly great parenting can accomplish.

Keith and wife Jeannie, who also have three typical boys, have raised them all with the same high-expectations. As a result, they're all successful. But, none are more successful than Tim, who not only lives on his own but owns his own restaurant.

"He works for me," Tim said, pointing at his brother.

In fact, as far as we know, Tim is the only person with Down syndrome in the country who owns a restaurant.

"Hi! Welcome to my place," he said enthusiastically as he greeted customers.

"All of us who are dads want our kids to wind up independent, happy, secure," Keith explained.

Tim's dad -- a small business owner himself -- provided the initial investment. Other people do the managing and cooking, but Tim is the front man and the genius behind it.

Tim realized that what people really want from a family restaurant is a family feel. That's why here, love isn't just in the air: It's a menu item. You can actually order a free hug from Tim. And even if you don't order it, chances are you'll still get one. Hugs are simply his measure of success: He's given out almost 19,000 hugs. He keeps track of them all on a hug counter.

Of course, profits are adding up too. Tim even has expansion plans. Yet no matter how big he gets, Tim says he will always be indebted to the man gave him his first hug.

"He's my super hero and my inspiration," he said about his father.

"We're happy for you," Keith told his son.

"Thank you Dad," Tim replied.

I don't think any one of us can imagine the time and tears that went into this moment right here -- that made it possible for Keith and Jeannie to walk away from their son and know that he will be alright with or without them. Only Tim knows that, which is why this Father's Day no father in America will be any more appreciated than his.

"I love my dad so much," Tim said.
To contact On the Road, or to send us a story idea, e-mail us.
Trending News

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Tim Harris, who has Down syndrome, owns and operates an Albuquerque restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and thousands of hugs

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Number & Operations (All Grade Bands)

Virtual manipulatives for Number & Operations.
Number & Operations (Grades Pre-K - 2)Number & Operations (Grades 3 - 5)Number & Operations (Grades 6 - 8)Number & Operations (Grades 9 - 12)

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Number & Operations (All Grade Bands) Virtual manipulatives for Number & Operations. Number & Operations (Grades Pre-K - 2) Number & Operations (Grades 3 - 5) Number & Operations (Grades 6 - 8) Number & Operations (Grades 9 - 12)

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CCSS Application for Students with Disabilities

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CCSS Application for Students with Disabilities

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Sue Austin: Deep Sea Diving In A Wheelchair

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Sue Austin: Deep Sea Diving In A Wheelchair

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Sue Austin: Deep sea diving ... in a wheelchair

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When Sue Austin got a power wheelchair, she felt a tremendous sense of freedom -- yet others looked at her as though she had lost something. In her art, she conveys the spirit of wonder she feels wheeling through the world.

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When she reached out to the New York City Ballet about a dance program for children with special needs, she didn't expect a response. But what resulted is nothing short of sheer joy ... for everyone.

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First Grade

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Kindergarten

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Sixth Grade

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K-12 ELA and MATH Essential Elements for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

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K-12 ELA and MATH Essential Elements for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Essential Elements for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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UDL Lesson Considerations and Questions(4)

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Chapter 9: Access and Equity

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Goal Writing Considerations and Template

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Goal Writing Considerations and Template