“Empowerment is when you have gained the confidence in yourself to have the light bulb go on in your head. You realize you can take control of your life and you understand that now you have done it.” Nancy Ward (2012)
There are three modules to work through independently. However there, will be times when the activities will ask you to meet with teachers, friends, and family members.
Module 1: Learning About Yourself: To be a good self-advocate, you need to have a good understanding of your strengths and needs. Explore the activities in this section to learn more about yourself. You must know what you need and supports exist before you can ask for it.
Module 2: Know Your Rights: To be a successful self-advocate, you must know what your rights are as a student. Explore the activities in this section to learn more about your rights as a student and the supports you can access to best perform in school. You must know what you are entitled to before you can ask for supports.
Module 3: Communication: To be an effective self-advocate, you need to have confidence and communication skills. Explore the activities in this section to develop your communication skills and learn some strategies for expressing yourself. You must communicate clearly in order to get the supports you need.
Self-Advocacy in High School 
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