Scaling up a Peer-Mediated Program Statewide: Lessons Learned through Peer to Peer

Peer-mediated interventions are a powerful and practical way of promoting the social relationships, learning, and inclusion of students with disabilities. In this article, we describe one state's efforts to scale up a research-based, peer-mediated program called Peer to Peer throughout Michigan...

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Published in:Intellectual and developmental disabilities 2022-08, Vol.60 (4), p.334-344
Main Authors: Matthews, Amy, Ziegler, Maureen, Mayberry, Margie, Owen-DeSchryver, Jamie, Carter, Erik W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Barriers
Course Descriptions
Developmental Disabilities
Disability
Educational Needs
Educational Strategies
Evidence Based Practice
Extracurricular activities
Intellectual disabilities
Learning
Mainstreaming
Outcomes of Education
Peer Mediation
Peers
Program Descriptions
Research Needs
Rural Schools
Special education
State Programs
Students
Students with disabilities
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Peer-mediated interventions are a powerful and practical way of promoting the social relationships, learning, and inclusion of students with disabilities. In this article, we describe one state's efforts to scale up a research-based, peer-mediated program called Peer to Peer throughout Michigan. Among the more than 700 schools that now offer this program, as many as 18,000 peers are involved in supporting nearly 5,000 schoolmates with autism and other developmental disabilities in their learning and relationships. We share our perspectives on eight key factors that have contributed to the growth and widespread adoption of Peer to Peer over the last 20 years. We discuss enduring challenges in this long-haul work and conclude with recommendations for future research focused on schoolwide peer-mediated programs.
ISSN:1934-9491
1934-9556
DOI:10.1352/1934-9556-60.4.334