College of Education
Self Determination -- Network
The purpose of the ChoiceMaker Network Outreach Project was to establish teams of trainers in five states to facilitate the implementation of self-determination curricula and materials across each state. Initially 65 people from five states were trained in five self-determination curricula and four self-determination assessments. The state teams received multiple copies of each curriculum. Throughout the project we provided technical assistance and additional training to the state teams, along with other teachers, parents, students, administrators, and agency personnel, as they implemented self-determination instruction in their schools.
Self-Determination Assessment Results
We asked educators who participated in the ChoiceMaker Network project to complete pre and post measures on student self-determination skills. The change in pre and post scores were statistically significant and positive.End of Project Evaluation Results
Participants completed questionnaires indicating the numbers of students, teachers, and schools involved in their self-determination activities. The results from 18 school districts or education areas across 4 states are shown in the table below.
End of Project Survey
Prior to Oct. 1995 |
Nov. 1995 - Dec. 1997 (during ChoiceMaker Network) |
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| Schools Schools conducting student self-determination activities |
50 | 228 |
| Students Students involved in self-determination activities |
385 | 4404 |
| People trained in self-determination: | ||
| Special Educators Agency Personnel General Educators Administrator Parents Support Staff |
73 26 5 1 56 27 |
671 203 147 154 682 156 |