Do you have (or know) a fabulous teen? The kind of kid who sets an example for others, who is genuinely good-natured, hard-working, and just…well, terrific? I urge you to encourage him or her to be a peer tutor. What is a peer tutor? Peer tutoring is a marvelous program where students who do not have disabilities lend a helping hand to those who do. Most schools that mainstream special education students provide this opportunity. Peer tutors act as assistants, helping disabled students get to their classes, follow class instruction, and stay on task. They “model” appropriate behaviors, like sitting … Continue reading →