The Georgia Department of Education Self-Determination Manual has been added to the Resource Section of this website. The manual contains valuable information about the importance of self-determination skills and includes strategies to assist educators and families in building self-determination skills in students from early childhood through high school. Included in the manual is a teacher's guide for promoting self-determination skills and increasing student participation in the IEP process. Information is also included for parents to assist them in helping their children make informed decisions as they transition into adulthood.