Self Advocacy

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• Self Advocacy
• Pilot Project

Marlene Klein Lisa Hebgen Richland Center High
School Belmont High School
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Research

• Self-advocacy skills are viewed as important by
  high school and post secondary
• Self-advocacy skills are not taught extensively
  at the high school level
• Self advocacy skills are not taught at the post
  secondary level
• Students are reluctant to use self advocacy
  strategies

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Research cont.

• Grant available (DPI/WTCS)
• Partnerships
• Establishment of 2 pilot schools

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Skills Associated

• Understanding ones own disability
• Knowledge of individual rights under the law.
• Understands accommodations needed
• Effective communication skills

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Methodology Utilized

• Competency based (WIDS)
• Direct Instruction
• Role Playing
• Multi media
• Role Models
• Interviewing

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The Curriculum

• 8 Learning Plans
• LP 1 Define importance of self-advocacy and
  related terminology and utilize it
• LP 2 Access disability and identify
  accommodations needed
• LP 3 Comprehend federal and state laws
  pertaining to individuals with disabilities
• LP 4 Research postsecondary educational options

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The Curriculum, cont.

• 8 Learning Plans, cont.
• LP 5 Develop action plan for admissions into
  postsecondary institutions
• LP 6 Apply accommodation procedures
• LP 7 Create a plan for disclosure
• LP 8 Create and utilize a list of self-advocacy
  and resource agencies and support groups

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The Pilot School Experience

• Richland Center High School
• Working with 18 studentsjrs and srs
• Incorporated in to already existing vocational
  education class.
• Class focuses on self advocacy, career
  exploration, job-seeking skills

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A Pilot School Experience

• Belmont High School
• Working with 4 students juniors and seniors.
• Incorporated into English 11
• Class focuses on self-advocacy, grammar, career
  exploration, independent living and job-seeking
  skills

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A Students Perspective

• Im feeling more
• confident about asking
• questions about
• assignments I dont
• understand.

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A Students Perspective

• You should always
• look for a way to help
• yourself rather than just
• looking for a way out
• of a situation.

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A Students Perspective

• Teachers arent just for learning. Theyre there
  to help you. So dont be afraid to ask!!

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A Students Perspective

• I think this class will help you face your
  future with more confidence!!

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A Students Perspective

• I feel these skills will help you during and
  after high school!

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A Students Perspective

• Each year is like a building block for the
  future. A strong foundation leads to a better
  future!

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Questions?
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References

• Arnold and Czamanski (1991)
• Aune (1991)
• Baretti (1993)
• Brinckerhoff, L.C. (1993)
• Durlak, Rose, Bursuck (1994)
• Van Reusen (1994)
• Yuan (1994)
• Yost ((1994)