Special education teachers have a professional obligation to advocate for students with disabilities to ensure students receive a meaningful, individualized education. However, there are potential risks teachers may face when attempting to advocate. Given that effective strategies for advocacy are not always included in special education pre-service preparation, special educators may not feel competent in advocating effectively. This article outlines several specific strategies special educators can use in practice, including concrete examples to help teachers avoid or respond to adversarial conflicts they might encounter. (Contains 1 figure and 2 tables.)