A warm-up activity handout for students to reflect on and share their past experiences with asking for help in school.
A facilitator guide for teachers to deliver the IEP self-advocacy lesson. Now optimized to fit on a single page with all headings and content together.
A student worksheet that helps individuals break down their own IEP goals using the "Blueprint Formula" (Goal, Barrier, Tool). Now optimized to fit on a single page with consistent work area styling and a clearer connection to the roleplay activity.
A set of four scenario cards for roleplaying self-advocacy in the classroom. Each card provides a specific IEP-related situation, a student prompt, and a teacher prompt to facilitate realistic practice. Now optimized to fit on a single printable page with cut lines.
A visual presentation introducing students to the concept of IEP goals and the "Blueprint Formula" for self-advocacy. Features clear, bold text and a construction theme to make complex legal terms accessible.
A comprehensive facilitator's guide for the session, providing step-by-step instructions and strategies using the new 'Start the Convo, Say What You Need, Make a Plan' framework. Includes timing and instructions for the Scenarios Handout and Practice Notes. Updated for better spacing and single-page printability.
A post-activity reflection sheet designed for student self-assessment. It helps students identify their strengths and growth areas in self-advocacy and includes a section for drafting a personal 'Professor Pitch' using the new student-friendly blueprint framework. Optimized for printability and ease of use.
A clear, three-role guide for students to use during advocacy role-play. It includes specific goals for the Advocate, the Authority, and the Observer, along with a student-friendly fill-in-the-blank script for extra support using the updated 'Start the Convo, Say What You Need, Make a Plan' framework.
A collection of four realistic scenarios focusing on college and workplace self-advocacy. Each scenario includes a "twist" to make the role-play more challenging. Includes a combined practice and reflection area for students to draft conversational starters and reflect on the experience. Optimized for single-page printability.
A professional and engaging 9-slide presentation designed for high school seniors. It covers the transition to college advocacy, provides a three-step script (Start the Convo, Say What You Need, Make a Plan) for communicating needs, and sets up real-world role-play scenarios. Updated for improved contrast and layout clarity.
