What is the problem
You want to take your test in a quiet environment away from your peers to help you concentrate
You need a quiet place to take a test
You would like to move seats because the person next to you is constantly off task and is distracting you
Can I please move seats because the students next to me are keeping me off task and are distracting
Who is somebody you can turn to in school
Teacher
What is Self Advocacy
An individual’s ability to communicate, explain, and discuss his or her own interests, desires, needs, and rights.
What does S mean in SMART
S - Specific- Exactly what you want
You Did not understand what the teacher said and need to ask for clarification
You did not understand what the teacher said
In Coach 26’s class you are learning how to throw a baseball but you are having a difficult time throwing the ball what would you do?
Coach K can you show me how to throw the ball again please.
Who is somebody that can help you at school that is not a teacher
Friends
Why is self advocacy important?
Allows your teacher to know what you need to be successful
Helps you gain independence in the classroom and practices the skill of communicating with adults
What does the M mean in SMART
M - Measurable- Able to see growth towards your goal
You would like to have additional time to turn in an assignment, because the project has a lot of writing and writing it hard for you
Need additional time to do the assignment
You would like to schedule a time to meet with Brother T to discuss an assignment you are struggling with
Bro T when would be a good time time come talk to you about the assignment, I am have a hard time understanding it
Who is somebody at home that you can ask for help
Parents
What are the 3 problems to Self Advocacy
1. State the problem
2. Try to solve on your own
3. Ask for help
What does the A mean in SMART
A - Achievable- Can you achieve it
You would like to sit near the board, because it is difficult for you to concentrate in the back of the classroom
Hard to concentrate
You need help with a math problem on a worksheet that you got for homework from Ms. T
Ms. T I am having a hard time understanding a problem on the math homework
Who is somebody you can always ask for help
Teacher
What is a strength
Something that you are good at
What does the R in SMART mean
R - Relevant- Is it related to what you are working towards
You would like additional time to complete a test, because you know the information you are just a slow test taker
You are a slow test taker
You are having trouble seeing the board in Coach Derrig's class
Coach Derrig could I move closer to the front of the room because I am having a tough time seeingthe board
Who can help you when you are in need
Friends
What is a weakness
Something that you need to work on
What does the T mean in SMART
T - Time Table- A definite End Time