Self-Advocacy
What is Self-Advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself and your needs.
Why is Self-Advocacy important?
To help you to get what you need in life.
The teacher says it's time to stop working on the quiz but you're not done.
What is the problem? What can you do?
The problem is that you are not done with your work yet.
You can raise your hand and when the teacher calls on you, you can tell the teacher you are not done and ask if you can have extra time or finish later.
Who are the main characters in the movie Wicked?
Glinda and Elpheba
Who can help you in your language arts class?
Mrs. Pollard and Mrs. House
When is it a good time to be a self-advocate?
A) Always B) Never
C) Only if I have a D) Only if I have an illness
Disability
Always!
What are some things to know before you start trying to advocate for yourself?
You should know what your accommodations are and how they can help you.
You are not finished with your work and the class is moving on to a new task.
What should you do?
A) Loudly tell your teacher that you're done yet.
B) Move on to the next lesson with the class. When your teacher asks if there are any questions, raise your hand and let them know you need more time to finish the last task.
C) Ignore the lesson the teachers are presenting and keep working on what you were doing.
B) Move on to the next lesson with the class. When your teacher asks if there are any questions, raise your hand and let them know you need more time to finish the last task.
What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
Hedwig.
Who can help you in your math class?
Ms. O'Donnell and Mr. Gladu
Is it important to ask questions when learning about self advocacy?
Always!!
What is a goal?
Something you want to work towards.
You are in a class and missed a direction that was given by the teacher. It makes you feel worried. What should you do?
Raise your hand and ask for your teacher to repeat the directions to you. See if they can write the steps on a sticky note for you.
What do pandas eat?
Bamboo.
Who is someone you can make a pass to see if you need a break?
Ms. Lujan or Ms. Sydney
What is a circle of support?
The people around me who I can ask for help for my needs.
What is self-advocacy?
A) The process of yelling at people that are not helping you
B) The process of speaking up for yourself to get your needs met
C) The process of walking away from or dismissing people who try to help you
D) The process of getting angry or frustrated because you need help but won't accept it
B) The process of speaking up for yourself to get your needs met
Your teacher comes up to your desk and says that they noticed that you made a mistake while doing your work. They offer to teach you how to fix it. You should...
A) Yell at them, because you know what you're doing.
B) Tell them "I've got it" or "I don't need your help" and refuse to let them help you.
C) Ask a question about your work and accept their help.
C) Ask a question about your work and accept their help.
It's not always easy to admit when we've made a mistake, and accept help from others when we haven't asked.
What are Ms. Lujan's two favorite animals?
Pick two letters in our school's Are You READY? and tell me what they stand for. How do they relate to self-advocacy?
R - Relentlessly Show Respect (respect for yourself, teachers, classmates)
E - Embrace a Growth Mindset (Learning new skills)
A - Actively Lead (Set a positive example for classmates)
D - Dedicated to Community (Build positive relationships with others, do your part)
Y - Your Own Impact (Be aware of your own emotions and reactions, become a problem-solver)
True or False?
I should treat others with respect when self-advocating?
True.
When is a time that you would need to advocate for yourself?
When you don't know what to do, when you need more time, when you need a break, when you need to hear information a different way, or when you need help writing.
You are at a birthday party with friends and family. Some kids are saying mean things to your sister and she is getting sad and upset.
What is the problem?
What can you do?
The problem is that your sister is being bullied and it is making her feel bad.
You can go stand with her so she is not alone, you can assertively tell the other kids to stop, you can get an adult's help
BONUS (100 points): What would you say to the other kids and to your sister in that situation?
What are two ways you can be a good classmate?
Use a level 1-2 voice to talk to others, raise your hand instead of shouting out, say thank you if someone hands you something, try your best to listen when others are speaking and not interrupt them. Other answers are also accepted!
How long do you have after the warning bell to get to class? If you feel you might be tardy when the music starts playing, should you run?
You have 2 minutes after the bell. That's when you should start making your way to your classroom and you should never run in the hallways!