Self-Determination Curriculum and Transition Resources - TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar • TNSTEP

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Instructor: TNSTEP

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The University of Tennessee Center for Literacy, Education & Employment conducts training and technical assistance in delivering a self-determination and career planning curriculum to school systems interested in assisting students to self-determine their career planning at the point of transition from school to adult life. The self-determination and career planning approach curriculum is based on the principles of self-determination. Students receive instruction and the opportunity to practice self and career discovery. The targeted participants are in an inclusive classroom with both regular and special education teachers co-teaching. The class objectives include providing students with decision-making skills to increase self-discovery, planning for career and post-secondary outcomes, and participating in the IEP process.

Personal Profile Brochure Description:

One of the obstacles that parents often face is trying to explain their child’s needs and behaviors to new individuals who come into the child’s life. Using a very simple template, parents can create a Personal Brochure that will help with some of the questions that people often have. This is an awesome tool to use to introduce a child to service providers including new teachers, personal assistants, and even school bus drivers just to name a few.

Presenter:
Crystal Godwin, Self-Determination Trainer/Transition Consultant, University of Tennessee, Center for Literacy, Education, and Employment

A Transition Consultant since 2011, Crystal supports students with disabilities and educators in Tennessee for the TN Department of Education. She is very enthusiastic about sharing the keys to promoting empowerment through self-determination and self-advocacy as well as assisting in the successful transition from school to adult life. Previously she worked with the Center for Disability and Employment as the Program Resource Specialist before becoming a Self-Determination Trainer in February 2008.

Before joining the Center staff, Crystal was an Education Director for a nationally recognized after-school and summer youth-oriented organization. Crystal has had many years working and assisting individuals with disabilities, both personally and professionally, and is eager to share her knowledge along with the Self-Determination Curriculum and Transition resources with today’s youth by giving them the tools they need to make the best choices for their future. She is dedicated to her belief and passion that all individuals have a gift or talent to contribute to their community.

Note: The archived webinar recording is no longer available. Please see the Handouts and Resource section for the PDF of the presentation along with other resources.

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