College of Education
Self Determination
What is Self-Determination?
Ward (1988) defines self-determination as attitudes that lead people to define goals for themselves andtheir ability to achieve those goals.Our Mission
To promote research and exemplary demonstrations that facilitate the capacities of individuals with disabilities to choose, set goals, and self manage their lives.Self Determination Projects
We received four US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, model demonstration and outreach grants totaling $1.95 million.
- >> ChoiceMaker Self-Determination Curriculum and Lessons
- Self-Directed IEP >> Click here
- Take Action >> Click here
- Choosing Employment Goals >> Click here
- Choosing Personal Goals >> Click here
- Choosing Educational Goals >> Click here
- >> Choose and Take Action Software and Lessons
- >> Choice Making for Elementary Students
- Choosing and Reaching Goals >> Click here
- Choosing and Reaching Reading Goals >> Click here
- Choosing and Reaching Behavior Goals >> Click here
- Self-Directed Student Conference >> Click here
- >> ChoiceMaker Network
- >> Self-Determination Bibliography
- >> Self-Determination Links
Contact Us
Laura Marshall
Center for Self-Determination
Departmental office is located in Columbine Hall.
Phone: (719) 262-4168
centersd@uccs.edu