Transition & Self-Advocacy Administrator Walkthrough Checklist

Self-advocacy is a student's ability to stand up for what they need, and to name and request the access tools that let them fully understand information, such as interpreters, captions, or visuals. Use this checklist during classroom visits to look for evidence that these skills are being taught and practiced, not assumed. It helps you notice whether students explain their communication preferences, whether teachers model advocacy language, whether students take part in setting their own goals, and whether staff treat advocacy as a skill to build rather than a behavior problem. Use your notes as the starting point for a coaching conversation with the teacher.