Empower One, Empower All

Empower One, Empower ALL, outlines one building’s program from the elementary perspective. It is not a traditional Peer to Peer program, but a unique way in which one teacher, in one building single-handedly developed an inclusive peer to peer culture in her classroom based on the pillars of peer programming.

Empower One, Empower ALL has the power to transform classroom culture, shifting the focus from teacher-led instruction to student-driven learning. As one general education teacher shared, it’s about building a community where vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy open the door for deeper connection. Students gain confidence, resilience, and the kind of relationships that make learning stick. Getting started doesn’t have to be complicated; set aside regular time for peer meetings, model reflection and problem-solving, and invite students to shape the journey. With tools like T.E.A.M. Time, flexible peer arrangements, and growth portfolios, students learn to take responsibility while celebrating their own progress. Keep it real, doable and start small. When you do, the classroom becomes more than a place to learn, it becomes a place where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered, and where trust and collaboration thrive for everyone.

Utilize the Empower One, Empower All resources to build a Peer to Peer classroom culture:

• Growing a Peer to Peer Culture - Peer to Peer Implementation at Elementary Level

• Ignite your Peer to Peer Culture Flyer

• Videos: The Power of Peer to Peer in a General Education Classroom

• Empower One, Empower All Classroom Slide Deck for Students

• Webinar