Educator support / At any stage
Support middle school students
Help students try new responsibilities with clear instructions and an adult they can turn to.
Educators and advisors
Help students lead.
Stay available.
Bring these resources into the work students are already doing. Give them room to make decisions, explain the limits of their role, and stay available when they need support.
Educator support / At any stage
Support high school students
Use the session plan, offer different ways to participate, and give feedback on what students tried.
Educator support / At any stage
Advise a campus organization
Listen to the student perspective, explain school requirements, and be clear about the decisions you make as an advisor.
Educator support / At any stage
Support a community role
Explain the role, who makes decisions, and where students can get help. Agree on regular check-ins.
Educator support / At any stage
Support a group working through a problem
Help students ask a clear question, check their evidence, share the work, and decide what to try.
Start the conversation
- Ask what’s happening before suggesting a solution.
- Explain which decisions students can make and which need approval.
- Talk through the options and who each one affects.
- Agree on what students will try and when you’ll check in together.