Foundations

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Acknowledgements

About this Toolkit

What Is Self-Determination?

Alaska Content Standards and Principles of Self-determination

Why We Should Teach Self-determination

Self-Determination in the Classroom

Ideas for Lesson Plan Adaptations

How Parents and Paraprofessionals Can Support Self-Determination

10 Steps Toward Independence

Alternatives to Guardianship

Assessment Guidelines

Self-Advocacy in Schools

Self-Awareness and Disability Knowledge

Support Groups

Community Presentations

Mentoring

Bibliography