PEER+HELPERS



Links for Resources on working with Students with Disabilities

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//**NPR Batman**// http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/544/batman Peer Helper Fall 2015- Spring 2016 __ Instructor: __ Elizabeth Lynch __ Support: __ Marcus Wade, Keith Warren, Ashlee Adams- Forrest __ Period: 2,3,6,7,8 __ __ Contact Information: __ Room 4 (720)423-7004

A support for a student with intellectual disabilities in electives class. Peer helpers with will support students in completing projects as well as supporting them in socializing with their peers. The peer helpers will have the support of the Multi Intensive Autism teacher and para support with in the classes. “...to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our society (Mission of Denver Public Schools)." At the conclusion of time in this course students should have a supreme understanding of their importance in the community and the significance they can make in the world.
 * __ What is a Peer Helper __**
 * __ Course Objective __**


 * __ Additional Objectives __**
 * Students will be able to support a meaningful and clear lesson plan which involves students with and without disabilities.

At TJHS this program has been used to fill a community obligation for students with and without disabilities. Class time is set for students with disabilities to feel a sense of inclusion and individuality, which proves that these are students who can make a difference.
 * __ Nature of the Course __**

Students are to be present for all scheduled class sessions. There will be times during the semester where class will not be held due to field trips or Special Olympics events. During these times you are still required to attend but you will be in the cafeteria or library. There will be someone assigned to take attendance. Make up can be done during office hours if absence is excused.
 * __ Attendance Requirement __**

There are **__no cell phones, or other electronic devices allowed__** in this class. They are to be kept out of sight **at all times.** Please consider this your first warning for the semester.

__ Final Note __ Teachers reserve the right to make needed and appropriate adjustments in this syllabus.

__ Teacher’s Instructional and Educational Background: __ I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s degree with a focus in Autism. In college I worked for a grant program working at home with parents with kids with disabilities. I also worked in an early intervention program for kids with autism. I volunteered for an adults’ with disabilities program. This is my 8th year teaching at TJ!