A How-To Kit About Helping Yourself and Others
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center has partnered with Infinite Campus Foundation to create the SPEAK UP ABOUT SPEAKING UP kit which includes free-to-download resources that can be used by educators, counselors, and other adults year-round to teach self-advocacy and advocacy at any grade level.
Handout
Why are self-advocacy and advocacy important skills for youth?
All children should know that they have the ability to create positive change in their world. Children who actively participate in learning self-advocacy skills are better prepared to resolve problems themselves and understand when a problem requires adult help.
Elementary School Activity Guide for Educators
Lessons and strategies for teaching elementary students to advocate for themselves and others.
Middle and High School Self-Advocacy Guide
Lessons and strategies for engaging middle and high school students to advocate for themselves and others.
About the Campaign
The Speak Up about Speaking Up how-to kit is brought to you by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in partnership with Infinite Campus Foundation to provide community members with resource kits that will teach both children and young adults with and without disabilities a skill that will help them be successful in all areas of life. The kit provides educator lesson plans, guides, and additional resources to develop the lifelong skill of advocating for themselves and others.
Advocacy for self and others is a “social emotional skill set” that can be leveraged in bullying situations, education needs, health needs, and social interactions.
