WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
BEST NEXT STEP
WHO CAN HELP?
SOLVE THE WHOLE PROBLEM
100

You can’t find your pencil before class starts.

Problem: Missing pencil/no materials

100

You forgot your Chromebook charger. What do you need?

A charger / help solving the problem

100

You need help with a worksheet.

Raise hand / ask teacher

100

Who can help if you are confused in class?

Teacher

100

You forgot your homework. 

Identify the problem, what you need/goal, next steps

  • Problem: Homework was forgotten
  • Need/Goal: Turn work in or communicate with teacher
  • Next Step: Tell the teacher honestly and ask what to do next
200

You don’t understand the homework directions.

Problem: Confused about assignment

200

You feel distracted during independent work. What do you need?

Quiet space / focus support

200

You missed directions because you were distracted.

Ask for directions again

200

Who can help if you lose your phone?

Parent (if at home), teacher or office staff (if at school)

200

You cannot focus because classmates are talking loudly.

Identify the problem, what you need/goal, next steps

  • Problem: Noise is distracting
  • Need/Goal: Need a quieter environment to focus
  • Next Step: Ask to move seats, use headphones if allowed, or ask teacher for help
300

Your group members are talking over you.

Problem: Difficulty participating/being heard

300

You don’t know what to do during an assignment. What do you need?

Clarification/help

300

You feel overwhelmed during class.

Ask for break/help appropriately

300

Who could support you if you are overwhelmed emotionally?

Trusted adult, counselor, teacher

300

You do not understand the teacher’s directions but feel nervous asking for help. 

Identify the problem, what you need/goal, next steps

  • Problem: Confused about directions
  • Need/Goal: Need clarification to complete work correctly
  • Next Step: Raise hand, ask privately, or ask a peer/teacher for clarification
400

You are falling behind because the assignment feels overwhelming.

Problem: Feeling overwhelmed / workload difficulty

400

You feel anxious during presentations. What do you need?

Support, preparation, coping strategy, reassurance

400

A peer keeps interrupting you during a project.

Use assertive communication

400

Who can help resolve a conflict during group work?

Teacher, peer mediator, counselor

400

Your group members are ignoring your ideas during a project. 

Identify the problem, what you need/goal, next steps

  • Problem: Feeling unheard during group work
  • Need/Goal: Want to participate and share ideas
  • Appropriate Communication:
    “Can I share my idea?” or
    “I have a suggestion too.”
  • Next Step/Support: Continue communicating respectfully or ask teacher for support if needed
500

Your teacher changes the schedule unexpectedly and now you feel stressed and unprepared.

Problem: Difficulty handling unexpected change

500

You are frustrated during group work because nobody listens to your ideas. What do you need?

Respectful communication/support advocating for yourself

500

You disagree with feedback on your project and start feeling upset.

Calmly ask questions or request clarification

500

You feel anxious advocating for yourself. Who could help you practice?

Teacher, counselor, support staff, trusted adult

500

You are overwhelmed after an unexpected schedule change and are shutting down during class. 

Identify the problem, what you need/goal, next steps

  • Problem: Unexpected change caused stress/overwhelm
  • Need/Goal: Need support calming down and understanding the new plan
  • Appropriate Support: Teacher, counselor, trusted adult, support staff
  • Best Next Step: Communicate feelings appropriately and ask for support or a break
  • Self-Advocacy Statement:
    “I’m feeling overwhelmed because the schedule changed. Can you help me understand what we’re doing?”
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