The I’m Determined (IMD) project, a state-directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior. This project facilitates youth, especially those with disabilities, to undertake a measure of control in their lives, helping to set and steer the course rather than remaining the silent passenger.  A wealth of resources and tools for educators, parents, and youth may be found on the IMD website (imdetermined.org).  The goal planning tool encourages students to plan while teaching them the connection between their goals and authentic implementation to reach those goals. [Read more…]