Hub for Doing SchYPAR

How You Can Navigate the Resources

YPAR isn’t a one-size-fits-all model—it’s a living, adaptable approach that thrives when teachers and students work together to shape it. That’s why SchYPAR’s resources are designed like a flexible toolkit: you can start at the very beginning, jump into a specific phase, or grab a ready-to-use template when you need it most. On this page, you’ll find a clear pathway through the YPAR process, along with videos, visuals, and real-world classroom examples to help bring each phase to life. Whether you’re planning your first unit or refining a well-loved project, consider these tools as your guide and creative jumping-off point.

Pre-Planning & Reflection

  • Build your unit from the ground up.
    This guide helps you plan a complete YPAR unit aligned to your standards and classroom goals.

    Includes:

    -  “Is YPAR a Good Fit for You?” Reflection

    - Unit Planning Template

    - Table with links to Lesson Plan and PowerPoints

    Linked "YPAR: A Good Fit for You?” Reflection Tool Sections:
    Section 3 (Standards), Section 4 (Topic Choice), Section 5 (Research Methods)

    Start Planning

YPAR Phases Organized for the Classroom

  • Follow the YPAR Phases: Issue Identification, Data Collection, Data Analysis & Action.
    This section provides ready-to-use materials and practical tips for each YPAR phase, enabling you to adapt the process to your classroom and students’ strengths.

    What’s Included in Every Phase:

    - Video (Coming Soon) – Models, strategies, and student examples

    - Graphic Organizer – Helps students plan and organize

    - Example Unit Calendar & Lesson Plan – Pacing and activities

    - Suggested Scaffolds – Differentiated supports and tips

    - Phase Checklist – Confirms readiness to move forward

    Linked "YPAR: A Good Fit for You?” Reflection Sections: Section 2 (Student Voice), Section 5 (Methods), Section 6 (Action), Section 8 (Equity & Inclusion)

Get Started

Collaboration & Communication

  • Build partnerships that support student-led change.
    Use this guide to navigate school systems, co-plan with others, and connect with your community.

    Includes:

    - Sample emails and outreach templates

    - Tools for co-planning with colleagues or community partners

    - Planning agendas, role-setting tools, and boundary-setting checklists

    - Talking points for making the case to administrators

    Linked "YPAR: A Good Fit for You?” Reflection Tool Sections:
    Section 6 (Action Planning), Section 7 (Positionality)

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