Promoting access to the general curriculum by teaching self-determination skills.

To "better align special education programs and policies with the larger national institute improvement effort referred to as standards-based reform" (Nolet & McLaughlin, 2000 p 2) the 1997 Amendments (Public Law 105-17) to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) required that the individualized education program (IEP) of all learners receiving special education services include (a) statements describing by what means the child's disability affects his or her involvement and progres in the general curriculum; (b) measurable goals to enable the child to be involved in and progres in the general curriculum; and (c) services, program modifications, and supports necessary for the