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Lessons Learned From Implementing the Steps to Self-Determination Curriculum

Sharon Field

College of Education at Wayne State University, fieldhoffman{at}ameritech.net

Alan Hoffman

College of Education at Wayne State University in Detroit

This article describes a system of supports for implementing the Steps to Self-Determination curriculum and discusses findings from studies on the curriculum, all of which used a pre-post design with Steps as the intervention. Findings from outreach efforts to support implementation of Steps include teachers who are self-determined are better able to promote self-determination for their students, self-determination needs to be supported at all levels in the school organization, self-determination knowledge and skills can be infused successfully in a variety of subject areas, there are many ways to involve parents in self-determination instruction, support for positive relationships is central to self-determination, and achievement of valued goals is an important element of self-determination instruction. Practical strategies teachers have used to adapt or enhance the curriculum are presented.

Remedial and Special Education, Vol. 23, No. 2, 90-98 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/074193250202300205
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