Reflections on Intervention
Abstract
This issue of Intervention i n School and Clinic focuses on the topic of self-determination. In addition to acquainting our readers with this area and the skills nec- essary to achieve self-determined behaviors, the various articles also present curriculum and teaching models that can be used in integrated settings or full- inclusion schools. OSERS Effort to Facilitate Self-Determination From 1990 to 1993, the Office of Special Education and Rehabili- tative Services (OSERS) awarded grants to support 26 model demon- stration projects and 4 research projects related to self-determina- tion. Several of these projects em- ploy a futures planning or person-centered planning pro- cess to teach strategies for achiev- ing self-determined futures. Another project is supporting youth with disabilities to realize their dreams. Two projects are adapting “People First” strategies for the adolescent population. Another project will use training in ethics and self- management skills to promote Self-determination among youth with emotionalbehavioral dis- orders. We have leamed much through the implementation of these proj- ects. These projects have also re- vealed that self-determination begins with the self: In order to benefit from an intervention that teaches skills leading to self- determined behavior, one must value-one's self as being worthy