From an educational perspective, self-determination is the way that individuals act according to their own decisions. It is characterized by knowing where and when a person should do a certain action without intervention from others. To be self-determined, it is necessary to develop self-regulation skills. Therefore, teaching the self-determination process should go through systematic instructions that focus on specific abilities. One of the major abilities is self-regulation. According to Ellen Galinsky (2010), self-regulation is essential for success in school, work, and life. Usually, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely to face difficulties in this area. Therefore, to promote self-regulation, educators should consider three factors as the main aspects of self-regulation. The three aspects are self-monitoring, self-evaluation and self-reinforcement. The purpose of this paper is to clarify some aspects of self-regulation and suggest some strategies to promote and enhance self-regulation.