Secondary Peer Tutor Program

Description of Orientation Classes

Class one and two (day one and two) will consist of general information about the following

1. specific disabilities of students with special needs entered in the peer tutor program
2. presentations by specialists involved with the special needs students, these specialists will range from the following: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Resource Instructor, School Nurse, School Psychologist, Special Education Classroom Teacher
3. introduction to managing behaviors, cueing and motor development (specifically to the motor development of special needs students within the program)
4. confidentiality statement involving your understanding of the importance of not using names and disabilities associated outside the class…..THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT especially to the well-being of the student you are working with….you will be given specific information on confidentiality

Class Three (day three)

1. in this class you will be introduced to the student you will be working with
2. there will be a physical education activity that everyone will participate in