Helping students develop independence is essential for their long-term success. This workshop explores strategies that foster self-advocacy, including peer-mediated interventions, self-advocacy skill-building, and fading prompting. Participants will learn how to balance support with opportunities for independence while addressing individual student needs. By equipping students with self-advocacy skills, educators will empower them to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and build the confidence needed to succeed academically, socially, and beyond the classroom.