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Self-Advocacy Skills to Empower Every Student

Speaking up can be hard, but it is an important skill. Tutors help students practice self-advocacy so they gain a stronger voice and more control over their learning.

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Explore Self-Advocacy Skills for Students

Self-advocacy helps students learn how to ask for help, share their needs, and take responsibility for their learning. Many hesitate to speak up, but with guidance, they can build the courage to do so. Explore ways to develop self-advocacy that give students confidence, independence, and the skills to succeed in any classroom.

Recognize challenges and reach out with confidence.

Build stronger connections through clear communication.

Gain the skills to take charge of your learning every day.

Developing self-advocacy skills is especially useful for:

Parents of students that are falling behind academically

Students gain courage to ask for help, clarify assignments, and connect with teachers to stay on track in school.

Parents of students with ADHD or learning differences

Self-advocacy empowers students with ADHD to communicate needs, access support, and succeed with less frustration.

Parents of high achievers aiming for next-level skills

Self-advocacy sharpens communication skills, helping high achievers seek feedback and take ownership of advanced learning goals.

Parents trying to build student independence

Speaking up teaches independence, giving students confidence to express themselves and manage their own learning journey.

Top Learning Resources

Featured content highlights skills and strategies that empower students to speak up, ask for help, and take ownership of their learning.

Habits and Mindsets That Last a Lifetime

True academic success goes beyond grades. It’s about building habits, shaping mindset, and fostering personal growth. This section offers resources to help students develop skills like study habits, focus, confidence, and time management.

Learn to plan ahead and use time effectively

Boost planning, memory, and task management

Stay on top of tasks with clear, simple systems

Improve concentration and reduce distractions

Develop self-assurance to tackle challenges in school

Build effective routines that make learning easier and more productive

Learn to set clear, realistic goals and create a path to achieve them

Ready to Build the Skills That Power Academic Success?

Students who struggle to ask for help often fall behind. Tutoring empowers them to speak up, share their needs, and build independence so they feel confident taking charge of learning.

Self-Advocacy and Communication Challenges Students Face in the Classroom

Common Signs

  • Doesn’t ask questions even when confused
  • Hesitant to tell teachers about struggles or needs
  • Avoids group discussions or class participation
  • Reluctant to request extra help or clarification
  • Lets small issues snowball into bigger problems without speaking up

Solutions

  • Role-play how to ask questions or request help from teachers
  • Write down questions before class so you’re ready
  • Speak up if you don’t understand the directions
  • Ask a teacher for extra help during office hours or study hall.
  • Remember teachers want you to succeed