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Student Advocacy
Student
Advocacy Center of Michigan The Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
is the only independent organization in Michigan providing free, non legal
advocacy to students (and their parents) who are eligible for general and
special public education programs.
Alliance
For Justice As part of their mission for justice, the student
advocacy branch works for students and the public interest. A valuable
list of workshops and events is included.
A
Model For Student Advocacy A downloadable document written by
Dr. Joyce DeVoss and Dr. Minnie Andrews from Northern Arizona University.
This paper presents a model for student self-advocacy.
Student
Advocacy Handbook for College For high school students who are
planning the transition to college, this extensive on-line handbook can
be a useful guide for a model of student decision-making and assistance
by professionals.
Student
Organizational Services SOS is committed to helping students
and their parents navigate the education system as an important part of
supporting a student on their way to self-sufficiency and success.
Wrightslaw
Advocacy An extensive site directly related to special needs
students, but can be generalized to all advocacy issues and situations.
2002-03 Occupational
Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally
recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance
to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This is
a guide to all occupations, typical tasks, salary and outlook.
Building
Your Future: A Guide to Transition from School to Work and Community
Developed by consumers to help students and families translate community
service jargon and provide tips about advocating for yourself in the transition
process.
Student Peace
Action Network This a grassroots peace and justice organization
working from campuses across the United States. They organize for an end
to physical, social, and economic violence caused by militarism at home
and abroad.
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