Peer Mediation 2

Peer Mediation is a high school elective class that provides a full range of services to our school. Peer Mediators are a cross-section of students who are trained in a curriculum that focuses on leadership, communication, problem solving and decision making. Through classroom instruction, role-playing and skill building activities, peer mediators are trained to help their fellow students. Requests for program services from administrators, teachers, students, school resource officers, counselors, parents and others are made to the program coordinator who assigns skilled and knowledgeable peer mediators to offer their assistance. In addition to working with students individually and in groups, the peer mediators provide a variety of other services. They act as conflict mediators and peer tutors, assist special groups or classes within the school, provide classroom presentations, welcome new students and promote special projects. The results can be a more positive and safer school climate, healthier students and staff with lower stress levels, and a better utilization of school resources.

Peer Mediation 2 provides students with the opportunity to develop and implement small and large group presentations on the concerns of youth.  The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop proficient knowledge and skills in communication, personal and group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Emphasis will be on the issues and concerns of students within the school. Group presentations, peer tutoring and mentoring are an integral part of this course. Level 3 students will conduct a needs assessment for the program.

Students will be expected to provide school-based services appropriate to their level of skill training.