Describe self-advocacy strategies.

Description should include

• defining self-advocacy
• describing self-awareness
• using strategies to improve self-concept and self-esteem
• giving and receiving fair treatment
• recognizing the need for and planning steps to take when advocating for oneself.

Teacher Resource: Elements, I’m Determined project, Virginia Department of Education (https://imdetermined.org/resource/elements-of-im-determined/ Links to an external site.)

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to advocate for oneself?
• What are the benefits of having high self-esteem?
• What are the benefits of being an advocate for others?
• What is the importance of external support services?
• What are ways you represent yourself on a daily basis?
• How can one use social media as a self-advocacy tool?