Peer to Peer Support Programs Must Be Approved

Peer to Peer Support Programs Must Be Approved By the District K-12 Curriculum Council June 1, 2005 Law Changed – No Work Study At Middle School Level

Peer to Peer Online/Hybrid Class Rationale • Increase Peer Programs • Engaging Curriculum; Age Appropriate; Aligned with MDE Guidelines • Provide rural districts with a highly qualified teacher of record • Provide local districts with a “canned program” for their teacher of record.

Structure • Elective Credit – Earn extra elective credit (LINKS) as well as the credit for the class that they are supporting the student in (math) – Earn elective credit for the class that they are supporting the student in (LINKS) • Weekly Online Content/Assignments – Quick reads, videos, quizzes, journal reflections, forums • Case Conferences with Building Coordinator • Face to Face Lessons with Teacher of Record

About Autism Spectrum Disorder This week we will being looking more closely at Autism Spectrum Disorder. The content video for the week looks at the different ways that autism affects people. A common saying about autism is “If you know one person with autism, you know one person with autism. ” This means that autism does not affect any two people the same.

Autism: A Different Kind of Right Autism is not a disease; it is a neurological disorder. Autism allow individuals to see and experience the world differently. We want to focus on the strengths of autism throughout this course, not just its challenges. This week we will challenge you to look at the strengths of autism.

Peer-Mediated Instruction This week we will continue to discuss and learn about Peer-Mediated Instruction, which is pretty much typical peers working with students with autism and other disabilities. This week there is a video that shows how sports can be a peer-mediated instructions technique (without even realizing it. ) We will also look at “Peer-isms” from Saginaw High School. “Peer-isms” are helpful hints of things that can help someone be a peer.

Resources Within Program • • • Course Overview “one-pager” for Admin. Syllabus All reading content Assignments 3 Face to Face Lesson Power. Points Building Coordinator Roles One-pager Classroom Teacher Expectations one-pager Teacher/Bldg. Coordinator Input Sheets Grading Rubric …. and much more

2015 -2016 Targeted Schools • • • Whitefish Township Rudyard Area Schools Ojibwe Charter School Tahquamenon St. Ignace

Questions about Training the Peer to Peer Supports How will you train the Peer To Peer Supports your team recruits? P. O. C. – 20 Minutes

Technical Assistance Request LINK - Peer to Peer Support Program

Develop an On-Line LINK Social Network • Track Graduated LINKS • Allow Networking Between LINKS • Post Opportunities for Graduated LINKS by RCN • Provide Parents List of Graduated LINKS by RCN • Social Network will be Hosted by a Person with ASD

Imagine the Possibilities • • Co-Workers Understanding of ASD Community College Opportunities University Opportunities Semi-Independent and Independent Living Arrangements • Social Opportunities • Community Opportunities

To Date…Over 600 Peer to Peer Support Programs In Michigan

Statewide Data 14 -15 START Peer to Peer State Data START Peer to Peer TA Sites (to date) 20 Peer to Peer Programs in the State 571 Peer to Peer Programs Offering Credit 56 Number of Students with ASD in Programs 2330 Number of Peer to Peer Supports Involved 16, 798

Maintenance of the Peer to Peer Support Students

Have you ever volunteered for any organization? What made you continue to stay with volunteering? Group Discussion

Elementary Maintenance Lunch Groups LINK of the Week Monthly Incentives Monthly Field Trips Banquet and T-Shirts

Lunch Groups • • Elementary Students Provide Pizza Use as a Training Opportunity Socialization Opportunities for Students with ASD • Student – Teacher Relationships

Elementary Maintenance cont. Lunch Groups LINK of the Week Monthly Incentives Monthly Field Trips Banquet and T-Shirts

LINK of the Week Recognition • • Staff Nominate a LINK Student Class Reason for Nomination Student with ASD Staff Signature All Staff Vote on the Students Nominated LINK Student with most votes – LINK of the Week • LINK Student Description, Picture in Hallway and a Gift Certificate from Dairy Queen, Burger King, etc.

LINK of the Week - Nomination Form As staff members you are expected to fill out the LINK of the Week nomination ballot. Please fill out form below and put in the LINK of the Week box. Thanks ----------------------------------Staff Name______ Date______ I nominate (LINK Student’s Name) in _______Hour Because he/she_______________ with (A. I. Student’s Name) in Class.

LINK OF THE WEEK Fill out the sheet on the peer to peer support student and post outside Classroom door Gift Certificate Name: Date: Age: Grade: How long have you been a link? What student do you work with? What class do you support? Do you have any brothers or sisters? (Names and ages) What do you like to do after school? My favorite place to eat is … Right now I wish I was … Who is your favorite performer? After graduation I plan to … The car of my dreams is … One of my hidden talents is …

Elementary Maintenance cont. 2 Lunch Groups LINK of the Week Monthly Incentives Monthly Field Trips Banquet and T-Shirts

LINK Program - Monthly Incentives • Guess the number of Jelly Beans in the Jar (April) • Turkey Coloring Contest (November) • Guess the Date of the Teacher’s Birthday (Any Month) • Guess the Number of Shamrock’s in the Jar (March) • How Many Days until the End of the School Year? (May)

Elementary Maintenance cont. 3 Lunch Groups LINK of the Week Monthly Incentives Monthly Field Trips Banquet and T-Shirts

Monthly Field Trips • Students in 5 th Grade – September, November, January, March, May • Students in 4 th Grade – October, December, February, April • Parent Permission • Teacher Permission • Variety of Field Trip Opportunities – Swimming, Mall, Museum, Movie, etc.

Elementary Maintenance cont. 4 Lunch Groups LINK of the Week Monthly Incentives Monthly Field Trips Banquet and T-Shirts

Banquets and T-Shirts • End of the Year • Paper Plate Awards/Certificates • T-Shirts designed by LINK Students • Invite Families of Students with ASD and LINK Student Families

LINK Program Secondary Maintenance • • • LINK of the Week Exciting Curriculum Credit Incentive Teacher Student Relationships Semester Field Trips Banquet with T-Shirts

Teacher – Student Relationships – Understanding the Role • PTPSS look at you as a mentor – not a teacher • PTPSS will share information • Sometimes the PTPSS Teacher can help • Sometimes the PTPSS Teacher is the only one that will listen • Know when to get help – Must follow School Policy • PTPSS Teacher is a teacher and not a counselor

LINK Program Secondary Maintenance cont • • LINK of the Week Exciting Curriculum Credit Incentive Teacher Student Relationships Grade Point Challenge Lunch out of the Building Semester Field Trips Banquet with T-Shirts

Secondary - Semester Field Trips • Curriculum dictates opportunities for Field Trips • Students with ASD attend every field trip with their general education class • Two trips taken at Secondary Level – Holiday Shopping Trip @ Great Lakes Crossing and End of the Year Trip @ Four Bears Water Park • General Education Teacher Decision • Advocate for General Education Student

Banquets and T-Shirts • • End of the Year Paper Plate Awards/Certificates T-Shirts designed by LINK Students Invite Families of Students with ASD and LINK Student Families

Goals for Students with ASD Socialization Skills Independent Skills

13 PRINCIPLES SOCIALIZATION COMPONENT 1. Social Skills can only develop with social opportunities 9. A Peer to Peer Support Program will expand all possible Academic, Social, Behavioral, and Learning Opportunities 10. Staff Behavior is Modeled…Positive or Negative 12. Students will be directly included in discussions that are related to them in the educational setting

Philosophical Departures 1. If you exist - you have entry level skills. 2. Same aged/Cross Aged Peers moderate behaviors of students with autism. 3. Abandon existing educational technology. 4. General Education Curriculum - Partnering 5. Experimental Approach

Socialization Opportunities • Students With Autism Must Be Approachable • The Network

The Network • Do the peer to peer students go beyond the school day? • Personality of the Student with ASD • Climate of the School Building and the Community • Ian and the Grocery Store • Dan and the Casino • Ryan’s Party

The Peer to Peer Quilt Check out the quilt for your next event!!! CONTACT MELISSA KUREKM@GVSU. EDU

How to Fund T-Shirt and Banquet? • Fundraisers throughout school year -Bagel Sales – LINKS and Students with ASD -Penny Wars -Hat Day -Pizza and Pop Sales at Parent-Teacher Conferences – LINKS and Students with ASD -Bake Sales – Parents of Students with ASD and LINKS – Lunch Time and Parent-Teacher Conf. -Dances sponsored by A. I. Program

Core Component of the LINK Program FUNDRAISING

IT’S NOT EASY OUT THERE – WE GET IT! WHAT HAPPENED TO SAM WHEN HE ASKED ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT HIS P 2 P PROGRAM…

FUNDAMENTALS The “ART” of the ASK… Fundraising Information

The “ART” of the ASK…

4 Question Framework 1. How much do you need? (expense budget) 2. Why do you need it? (purpose statement - why it matters) 3. Where are you going to get the money you need? (revenue budget) 4. How you thank people? (part of educating the community)

Sample Budget for LINK Summit Item Camp Fee Transportation T-shirts Meals/Snacks Printing and Copying materials Total Amount

PURPOSE STATEMENT • Create a 30 second elevator pitch explaining why you should get funded. • In a few paragraphs, powerfully express why someone should be interested in giving their hard-earned money to this venture. Why is it so important? Why is the time?

WHERE’S THE MONEY GOING TO COME FROM? Sample projected revenue: PTA $200 Local Target $500 Bake Sale $400 Rotary $1000 Online Blast $700 TOTAL $2, 800

Involve your STUDENTS (ownership – social capital)

Involve your FAMILIES (engagement - ownership – social capital)

Join the – PTA/PTO

Get Outside the School into your Community…

NETWORKING!

Find a Cause…Share the profits… spotlight on INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES!

PINTEREST IDEAS - !!!

PINTEREST IDEAS - !!! cont.

GET CRAZY – STUDENTS LOVE IT!!!

ENGAGE EVERYONE !!!

SOCIAL MEDIA…YOU ROCK!

GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR…

Media Coverage Across the State

Media Coverage Across The State LINKS Program pairs helpers with students with autism, disabilities St. Johns LINKS students invited to state conference

Martin – Media Coverage

Contact Information OCAN Avondale Bob Hart robert. hart@avondalek 12. mi. us OCAN Troy Lisa Carruthers LCarruthers 2@troy. k 12. mi. us OCAN Clawson Lisonn Delcamp lisonn. delcamp@clawson. k 12. mi. us OCAN Clawson Amy Hatto amy. hatto@clawson. k 12. mi. us Lakeside RCN Fraser Jean De. Bruyn Jean. De. Bruyn@Fraser. K 12. org Wayne RCN Livonia Mari Mac. Farland mmacfarl@livoniapublicschools. org MAC Monroe ISD Megan Nanna megan. amrein@monroeisd. us MAC Monroe ISD Laurel Wetherford laurel. rosenweatherford@monroeisd. us SMART Berrien Dave Leonard dleonard@sjschools. org SMART Berrien Tracy Wagner twagner@sjschools. org

Questions or Concerns about the Maintenance of Peer to Peer Support Students How will you maintain the Peer to Peer Supports that you recruit and train? P. O. C. – 25 Minutes

Goals for Students with ASD Socialization Skills Independent Skills

13 PRINCIPLES SOCIALIZATION COMPONENT 1. Social Skills can only develop with social opportunities 9. A Peer to Peer Support Program will expand all possible Academic, Social, Behavioral, and Learning Opportunities 10. Staff Behavior is Modeled…Positive or Negative 12. Students will be directly included in discussions that are related to them in the educational setting

Philosophical Departures 1. If you exist - you have entry level skills. 2. Same aged/Cross Aged Peers moderate behaviors of students with autism. 3. Abandon existing educational technology. 4. General Education Curriculum - Partnering 5. Experimental Approach

Purpose of Socialization as an Instructional Variable • Modeling • Participation • Social Learning Theory

Social Learning Theory Albert Bandura • Attention • Reproduction • Motivation

Social Learning Theory and ASD Attention • Variables Related to Attention: Similarities Between Model and Observer Attractiveness of the Model Autism

Social Learning Theory and ASD Retention Two Ways to People Retain Information Visual Imagery Verbal Descriptions Autism – So many people with autism are visual in nature – Need 1000’s of images to retain information

Social Learning Theory and ASD Reproduction • Converting Symbolic Representations into Actions • Organizing Behavior with a Modeled Pattern • Behavioral Reproduction occurs with practice

Social Learning Theory and ASD Motivation • To imitate a behavior there must be a motivating factor • The success of the model – vicarious reinforcement • ASD • Perceived Competencies in the Model – How effective is the Model? • How the Model is Reinforced?

Rubric for Peer to Peer Support Programs EUP

LINK Program Benefits Students with Autism • • • Peer Support Socialization Skills 1: 1 Support Velcro Buddies Age Appropriate Expectations Independence

LINK Program Benefits LINK Students • Organizational Skills • Additional General Education Content • Diversity • Problem Solving • Collaboration • Connection to School • Self Esteem • Responsibility

Reciprocal Benefits 1. Opportunities for learning in both populations of students. 2. Growth occurs in both populations. 3. Cost effective and productive.

Pick One Student with ASD • Your team must decide where and how to get the peer to peer support students? (Recruitment) What forms are you going to use? • Your team must decide what information you are going to give to the peer to peer support students. (Training) What forms are going to use? • Your team must decide how you are going to keep the peer to peer support students. (Maintenance) What forms are you going to use?

Pick One Student with ASD • What will be the student’s Medium of Exchange? • How do you change an obsessive behavior into a Medium of Exchange? • What responsibility will your team have in developing a Medium of Exchange?

Summary • • Development of a Peer to Peer Support System Recruitment Training Maintenance Staff Responsibility Social Learning Theory Medium of Exchange

Activities and Profile of Change

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