With the growing number of resources on self-determination, teachers may find it difficult to locate the information that will be most useful for planning educational programs. This article provides a map for teachers to use in searching the self-determination literature to find usable ideas. This map includes two primary paths. The first leads through the conceptual literature to the destination of increasing understanding of self-determination. In following this path, teachers may locate information on the concept or on its specific components, such as choice making, problem solving, and self-advocacy. Examples include conceptual resources that may be especially useful for teachers. The map also points to pitfalls to avoid while gaining understanding of self-determination, such as assuming that everyone values the same adult outcomes. The second path travels through the intervention literature, including research studies, how-to resources, and published curricula, and leads to designing self-determination instruction and environmental supports. Examples are offered from these resources on how teachers can develop Individualized Education Programs, identify teaching strategies, develop environmental support, and use the resources for personal development.
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