Lesson Plan
Self-Advocacy Lesson Plan
Student will learn and apply self-advocacy strategies to navigate peer challenges by practicing “I” statements and creating a personalized action plan.
This lesson helps the student build confidence and respectful communication skills to assert their needs, reducing stress and improving peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Teach Self-Advocacy Strategies
4 minutes
Step 3
Practice I-Statements
5 minutes
Step 4
Develop Action Plan
4 minutes

Slide Deck
Speak Up, Stand Out
Session Objective
What Is Self-Advocacy?
Key Self-Advocacy Strategies
Practice “I” Statements
Develop Your Action Plan
Next Steps & Reflection

Worksheet


Worksheet


Reading

