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MacDonald, Margaret; McLaughlin, Joseph – A.C.E.H.I. Journal, 1987
The evolution of a peer counseling project at a school for the deaf in Canada is described. Reasons for establishing the program, key elements (engendering support, student selection, training workshops, school involvement, supervision, and evaluation), the role of facilitators, and training demands are discussed (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Coutts, Michelle Chandler; Graham, Kathryn; Braun, Kathy; Wells, Samantha – Journal of Drug Education, 2000
Describes pilot program, undertaken with staff from eight bars in Ontario, Canada, that uses a peer learning model to teach problem-solving skills regarding prevention and management of aggressive behaviors in bars. Participants showed significant positive changes in knowledge and attitudes regarding effective approaches. Program illustrated the…
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Modification, Drinking
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
de Rosenroll, David A.; Dey, Cal – School Counselor, 1990
Describes a three-year project (1985-88) which established a training center for peer counseling that serves three school districts. An evaluation of the citywide project is reported, and the limitations of centralized training are discussed, along with speculations about expanding services and populations. (TE)
Descriptors: Centralization, Counselor Training, Education Service Centers, Elementary Secondary Education
Ironside, Anne – 1979
Women's access programs and services are needed to overcome the effects of women's isolation and lack of information about educational opportunities. The favored mechanism for the delivery of women's access programs and services is the Women's Resources Centre model. The center extends women's access programs and services. These programs and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Attitude Change, Counseling