Self-Advocacy
What is self-advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself and asking for what you need.
What is strength?
Something you are good at.
What is an accommodation?
A support that helps a student learn.
"Can you please stop talking while I'm working?" Is this assertive?
Yes
Who can help if you don't understand your work?
A teacher.
What should you do if you don't understand an assignment
Ask for help.
Is being kind a strength?
Yes
Which is an accommodation: Extra time or extra recess?
Extra time.
"Whatever. I don't care." Is this passive, assertive, or aggressive?
Passive.
Who can help if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
Counselor, teacher, parent, or trusted adult.
What is one way you can advocate for yourself at school?
Tell a teacher what you need, ask questions, or request help.
Name one personal strength.
Responsible, honest, hardworking, respectful, etc.
Name one accommodation.
Extra time, small group testing, breaks, written directions, etc.
"Move! You're in my way!" Is this passive, assertive, or aggressive?
Aggressive.
Who can help if someone is bullying you?
Teacher, counselor, administrator, or parent.
Why is self-advocacy important?
It helps you get the support you need to succeed.
True or False: Everyone has strengths.
True
True or False: Accommodations change what you learn.
False
What does being assertive mean?
Speaking up respectfully for yourself.
Name two adults at school who can help you.
Teacher, counselor, ESE teacher, administrator, etc.
Name one thing every student should know about themselves.
Their strengths, needs, or accommodations.
Why is it important to know your strengths?.
They help you succeed and build confidence
Why should students know their accommodations?
So they can ask for them when needed.
Which is best?
A. Yell at someone.
B. Say nothing.
C. Speak respectfully.
C. Speak respectfully.
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
False.