This article briefly reviews the research on classwide peer tutoring and presents guidelines for implementing peer tutoring in classes that include students with disabilities. It discusses preparation of materials, assigning students to pairs, student training, and classroom implementation. Specific application to reading instruction is made.…

Offers suggestions for using classwide peer tutoring (CWPT) to teach health and safety in an inclusive setting.Suggestions include advantages and concerns associated with using CWPT procedures, content material, curriculum development and adaptation, linking CWPT procedures to a health- and safety-education curriculum, teacher and student training…

The Peer Education Program (PEP) of Hillside University Demonstration School in California gives typical intermediate-level students and students with intensive needs mutually beneficial experiences as they learn, work, and play together. PEP leaders work with younger students on reading, math, art, physical education, and computer skills. The…

Describes how high school peer tutoring programs can enhance educational outcomes, including increased academic performance, for students with and without moderate and severe disabilities. The role of such programs in educational restructuring is addressed, as is the way such programs can promote general education class participation and community…