Being Resourceful
You were absent for a couple of days. You feel lost in class and can't keep up with the work. What can you do?
Check in with teacher or classmate on missing work
You are taking a test when you notice the person next to you is copying your answers. What can you do?
Let the teacher know
You got a test back. It has a low grade, and you are not sure why. What can you do?
Ask your teacher about your low test scores and make sure to prepare more next time.
We should never feel ____ speaking up for ourselves at school.
A. Ashamed
B. Happy
C. Relieved
D. Anything
A. Ashamed
What does IEP stand for?
individualized education plan
To be independent, you need to be able to gather information on your own and get things done
True or False
True
Your friend keeps trying to whisper with you during your history lesson, but you're trying to listen. What can you do?
Tell your friend to stop
You lost your homework and it's due today. What can you do?
Explain to the teacher and ask if you can get an extra day to turn it in
With practice we will feel more ______ communicating our needs.
A. Scared
B. Anxious
C. Confident
D. Neutral
C. Confident
Myself, IEP case manager, counselor, general education teacher, administrator, TAP coordinator.
Resources to help you look for a job?
TAP Google Classroom, Search engines like Indeed and career builder, see your TAP coordinator
A friend wants to copy your homework but you don't want them to. What can you do?
Tell them no
When packing up to leave for the day you feel completely overwhelmed with how much work you have. Is this a problem that you should ask for help with?
Yes
We speak up for ourselves ______ by using an appropriate tone of voice.
A. Respectfully
B. Aggressively
C. Inappropriately
D. False
Respectfully
True or False:
My IEP case manager can help me if I am not getting accommodations in class.
True
This is the class you can take to help you get caught up with credits.
Credit recovery, guided study, instructional lab
You want to go on a field trip but you're failing. Your Tap Coordinator told you that you cannot attend the field trip if you're failing. What can you do?
Raise your grades up by attending class, turning in work, and asking for help.
The Teacher says it is time to turn in your quiz but you aren't finished yet. What can you do?
Ask teacher if you can have more time.
We speak up for ourselves by letting ______ know exactly what we need.
A. Friends
B. Teachers/Staff
C. Parents
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
You should participate fully in your IEP meetings by doing this.
This individual helps me with:
career exploration, hands on learning experiences, getting ready for the workforce, college, and trade school, and self advocacy.
TAP Coordinator
Your classmates are pressuring you to use drugs. You don't want to do that. What can you do?
Say no. Talk to an adult/teacher/staff.
Your teacher marked an answer wrong on a test, but you still think you were right. What can you do?
Ask your teacher after class to look over the question to the answer again.
Being able to self-advocate is an important ________ and ______ skill.
A. Life & Social
B. Bad & Sad
C. Happy & Good
D. Skill & Life
A. Life & Social
The person in charge of ensuring that your IEP is being followed.
IEP Case Manager or Teacher