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Self-Determination is on the Menu!
Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT
Room #144
Welcome to Determination Diner where self-determination is on the menu!
Have you attempted to figure out how to embed functional skills into academic content?
Have you tried to actively involve students in their IEP meetings but you're not sure how?
Is self-determination on your menu of instructional choices?
Self-determination/self-advocacy has been identified as a research-based predictor of postschool success; the elements of which can be incorporated into postsecondary transition planning to support students in creating effective postsecondary transition plans. So, bring your appetite and join us for a session catered to your needs!
We will provide a brief overview of self-determination, after which participants will choose from a menu of self-determination to apply to their respective settings. Work with us and other participants in this session to select a resource and develop and action plan to use the resource. Collaboration will be fostered, and resources will be provided to take with you. There will be time to share out to learn from each other about the use of the resources.
Join us for an incredible dining experience of self-determination appetizers, main course items, desserts and chef's specials!
Bon appétit!

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Mac Laptop, Windows Laptop, iPad / iPhone, Chromebook
Speakers
avatar for Deanna Taylor

Deanna Taylor

Postsecondary Transition Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Deanna Taylor, M.S., M.Ed., is a Postsecondary Transition Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. Her public education career has spanned more than 40 years as a music teacher, special education teacher, special education director and college instructor. Deanna has master’s... Read More →
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Julianne Hunter

Doctoral Student | Graduate Research Assistant, USU - Utah State University
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Stephen Kwiatek

Assistant Professor, USU - Utah State University
Stephen M. Kwiatek, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of special education at Utah State University (USU). Stephen’s research interests focus on preparing youth with disabilities for equitable postschool lives through three strands: (a) general education teacher involvement in college... Read More →
Thursday July 10, 2025 3:10pm - 4:10pm MDT
Room #144 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
  1 hour BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Hands-On-Activities, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.

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