Self-Determination Checklist
Student Self-Assessment
Student Name: Date:
Self-Determination skills help you to know
yourself
your goals
supports you need to reach your goals
Use the following scale to rate the statements below:
3 = almost always/most of the time
2 = sometimes
1 = rarely or never
Ratin
I set goals to get what I want or need.
3 2 1 I make plans for reaching my goals.
3 2 1 I check my progress on how I am doing toward my goals.
3 2 1 I attend my IEP Meetings.
3 2 1 I participate in my IEP Meetings.
3 2 1 I know the goals listed in my IEP.
3 2 1 At school, educators listen to me when I talk about what I want or need.
3 2 1 At home, my parents listen to me when I talk about what I want or need.
3 2 1 I have others in my life who help me to accomplish my goals.
3 2 1 I ask for help when I need it.
3 2 1 I know what I need, what I like and what I en
oy doing.
3 2 1 I tell others what I need, what I like and what I en
oy doing.
3 2 1 I help to make choices about the supports (educational services) and
accommodations that I need in school.
3 2 1 I can describe my learning difficulties to others.
3 2 1 I believe I have control to direct my life.
3 2 1 I take care of my personal needs (clothes, chores, meals, grooming).
3 2 1 I make friends with others my age.
3 2 1 I make good choices.
3 2 1 I believe that working hard in school will help me to get a good
ob.
2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education
Training and Technical Assistance Centers - I’m Determined Project
Self-Determination Checklist ~ Student Self-Assessment
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