Department of Education and Early Development
801 West 10th Street, Suite 200
Juneau, AK 99801
Summary Of Performance:
http://www.eed.alaska.gov/tls/sped/Handbook.html
State Transition Resources:
http://www.eed.alaska.gov/tls/sped/Handbook.html
This site provides access to a variety of resources relating to special education, including the Self-Determination and Life Toolkits.
Special Education Resources for Teachers, Parents,
This site provides access to a variety of resources relating to self-determination. Self-determination or taking control of one's life has been defined in a variety of ways. Field, Martin, Miller, Ward, and Wehmeyer (1998) offer this definition: Self-determination is a combination of skills, knowledge and beliefs that enable a person to engage in goal directed, self-regulated, autonomous behavior. An understanding of one's strengths and limitations together with a belief in oneself as capable and effective are essential to self-determination. When acting on the basis of these skills and attitudes, individuals have greater ability to take control of their lives and assume the role of successful adults in our society.
Self - Determination Site
Professional Development Resources:
http://www.eed.alaska.gov/ELearning/
Other State Activities:
We are sponsoring a Training Teachers Summer Seminar in a VR setting.