Planning & Reflection
Before diving into YPAR, take a moment to step back and imagine what it could look like in your unique classroom. Use our “Is YPAR a Good Fit for You?” Reflection Guide to reflect on your role as a facilitator, anticipate potential challenges, and identify opportunities to center student voice and leadership. This isn’t just a checklist—it’s a conversation starter for you and your colleagues, helping you envision how YPAR aligns with your teaching style, school culture, and student needs.
Once you’ve reflected, you’re ready to move from vision to action. Download our Unit Planner to start mapping out your YPAR journey—phase by phase. You’ll outline your goals, select a flexible pacing approach, and choose scaffolds that will help students thrive as researchers, storytellers, and changemakers in your classroom.
Is YPAR a Good Fit for You? Teacher Reflection
Unit Planner & YPAR Guide Table
Once you’ve reflected, you’re ready to move from vision to action. Use the Unit Planner and YPAR Guide Table (see below) to start mapping out your YPAR journey on a calendar—phase by phase. You’ll outline your goals, select a flexible pacing approach, and choose scaffolds that will help students thrive as researchers, storytellers, and changemakers in your classroom.
The table below includes links to ready-to-use lesson plans, editable templates, and PowerPoint slides that break YPAR into manageable steps—from issue identification to data collection, analysis, and action planning. Designed for flexibility, they can be adapted to your content area, school context, and student needs, ensuring that every learner has the tools and confidence to lead meaningful change.