PHP501A

Students enrolled in this course will have an opportunity to earn a credit while helping and supporting the learning of other students with special, unique educational needs. Peer helpers assist students in meeting the many challenges they encounter in differentiated learning environments and in the resource room. After being selected through an application process, successful applicants will participate in a brief training program outlining the roles and responsibilities of peer helpers and are provided with strategies and techniques to utilize while meeting the specific individual needs of his/her assigned student(s). Peer helpers will facilitate one-on-one learning with students and are closely monitored by the classroom teacher and peer helping teacher.