This practicum attempted to increase interpersonal skills and academic competence of 14 high school students with emotional handicaps through use of peer tutoring. The 17 high school seniors selected as peer assistors received training prior to program implementation. Peer assistors were required to identify goals and strategies weekly, work with…

A study investigated the utility of computer-assisted English second language instruction for limited-English-proficient (LEP) secondary school students in a system in which there was no regular bilingual or compensatory education offered. As a result of a home language survey and followup oral language proficiency test, three LEP or…

A project investigating the effects of peer tutoring on students' academic achievement focused on use of tutoring with underachieving, limited-English-speaking 11th- and 12th-graders. The method was designed to use materials readily available and require minimal expenditure of teacher time and resources. Students (n=18) voluntarily attended…