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Lesson Plans for Teaching Self-Determination Unit PlanLesson Plans for Teaching Self-Determination Unit Plan
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University of Alaska
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9th - 12th
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Lesson Plans for Teaching Self-Determination

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How do we prepare kids, especially those with disabilities, for life after school, for the workplace, for independent living? This 96-page packet is loaded with self-assessment surveys, with skill builders, with information about rules, rights, and responsibilities essential for achieving independence. Whether or not your students have special needs, the materials in this resource deserve a place in your curriculum.

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Concepts

self reflection, assertiveness, listening

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health

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  • Download the entire packet and share with parents and guardians during initial interviews and/or IEPs

Classroom Considerations

  • While the materials are designed for the special education classroom, many of the worksheets and self-assessments are appropriate for most classrooms

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  • The packet includes self-assessments, worksheets, information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act 

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