Determining the efficacy of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction to improve secondary and transition outcomes for students with cognitive disabilities

This is a current project.

Description

This project is evaluating the effectiveness of the Self-Determined Model of Instruction among high school students with mental retardation or learning disabilities. The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction helps students to be more self-directed to achieve their educational goals and increase their independence. The project is working with teachers and students in urban, suburban and rural high schools in Kansas and neighboring states.

Project Administration

Michael Wehmeyer, principal investigator

Project Contact

Michael Wehmeyer, Ph.D., Director

KU Center on Developmental Disabilities

3101 Haworth

1200 Sunnyside Avenue

Lawrence, KS 66045-7601

wehmeyer@ku.edu

785-864-0723 (phone)

785-864-0723 (fax)

This is a project of:

KU Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD)

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Services (IES)

Send corrections/comments/questions to lifespan@ku.edu.