Important Steps For Self-Advocacy
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Important Steps For Self-Advocacy
1. REVIEW
Make sure you understand your school's system of supports and services. And, where you fit within it.
2. RECORD
Take notes on communications between school staff and you.
3. REQUEST
Seek help from those who have similar experiences. Like advocacy groups or peers.
4. REFER
Help others better understand your strengths, learning challenges, and instructional needs.
Suggested Citation
National Center on Improving Literacy (2021). Important Steps For Self-Advocacy. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Special Education Programs, National Center on Improving Literacy. Retrieved from https://www.improvingliteracy.org.
Abstract
Four important steps for self-advocacy.
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The research reported here is funded by awards to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: S283D160003). The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. Copyright © 2024 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://www.improvingliteracy.org
