How to Speak Up
The Educator and Parent guides address frequently asked questions about registration, planning, recruiting participants, taking the surveys and accessing your data. Lesson plans are provided to help teachers engage students in the Speak Up process.
- Mark Your Calendars Now!
- Mid-February – Participating schools and districts can view data
- April - Release of National Results at Congressional Briefing
- October – Speak Up 2008
- Educators' Speak Up How-to Guide
Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for your schools to participate in the Speak Up survey. This How-to Guide offers tips and tools for educators.
- Superintendents' Speak Up How-to Guide
This How-to Guide offers tips and tools to help parents share your ideas directly with your schools.
- Parents' Speak Up How-to Guide
This How-to Guide offers tips and tools to help parents share your ideas directly with your schools.
- Speak Up Lesson Plans
Through the lesson plans, students are introduced to the concept of contributing to local change and a national dialog by voicing their opinions about their education. Use the lessons to encourage students to reflect on on their use of technology both in and out of school , and how they learn math, science, and 21st century skills.
- Speak Up 2007 Flyer