Are you considering incorporating student-led IEP meetings into your district? Or maybe you are looking for resources to refine or improve your existing process. Dr. Judith Moening, Executive Director of Special Education for North East ISD and Dr. Vickie Mitchell, Mitchell-Panter, LLC describe the rationale, implementation, training, and benefits of incorporating Student-led IEP Meetings into a school system, from high school to elementary school. They also discuss its outcomes of developing self-determination for students with disabilities and as a quality compliance indicator of the transition process. The second segment is an interview with John Eisenberg, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education & Student Services for the Virginia Department of Education as he describes the 5 year state initiative, I’m Determined. This multi-faceted initiative has boosted the levels of self-determination and acceptance of students with disabilities in achieving the goals of helping students live, learn, work, and play in communities. I’m Determined includes a wealth of resources for educators, students, and parents that are free of cost and available to all.