Essential QuestionsEssential Questions

EQ1: What is my role as a Peer Teacher Leader?

EQ2: How can I support Peer Teachers in their quest to be uncommon?

Workshop Workshop Goals/UnderstandingsGoals/Understandings

• Understand the purpose and history of the PT program.

• Understand the connection to the SADF mission.• Build camaraderie with PT leaders and sense of

ownership.• Understand the role of PT Leaders and their

responsibilities at the PT retreat.• Develop leadership skills in role as PT Leader.

History of Peer TeachingHistory of Peer Teaching

Safe & Drug-Free ProgramsSafe & Drug-Free Programs

SADF Mission

The mission of the Parkway Safe and Drug-free Program (SADF) is to develop and foster resilient and conscientious students who actively participate in cultivating and empowering future generations of students who are committed to leading the way towards a drug-free lifestyle.

STARS Program Goals

• Develop life skills and learning skills• Strengthen and own personal choices• Identify resources for each other (role

models, advocacy)• Provide youth leadership opportunities

S.T.A.R.S.Students Teaching About Resiliency Skills

• STARS Academy – 9th Grade– Develop leadership skills– Develop tutoring skills

• Program Lessons

• School/Community Advocacy Efforts

Peer Teaching

• General Description

• Desired Results – UBD Stage I

• Assessment – UBD Stage II– Student Testimonials– Data?

• Learning Plan – UBD Stage III

Peer Teaching Topics

Integrity

Connectedness

Responsibility

Uniqueness

2009 PT Retreat Theme

Uncommon CharacterUncommon Character

• “Character is a quality that can be measured just like height, weight, and speed.”

• “It doesn’t matter if you follow the rules or break them, just as long as you come out on top.”

• “What you do is not as important as how you do it.”

• “A person’s reaction to winning, success, fame, and recognition reveals character.”

• Can you decide to do the right thing, even when it is the uncommon thing to do?

INTEGRITY

• Def. - The state of being complete, undivided or unbroken.• A person is complete when their beliefs and actions are the

same.• Integrity is what you do when no one is watching. • Integrity is your internal compass.• Integrity has no need of rules.• Integrity is keeping your word.• Integrity is doing what is right.• Integrity takes a lot of courage.

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Being Connected

• “Friendship runs two ways.”

• “Listen to the voice of the crowd.”

Being Responsible• The “Golden Rule” – Treat

others with respect.• “Everybody can be great.”• Responsibility is the sacrifice

that goes along with being a leader.

• “Don’t just look for the rewards…invest in other people’s lives.”

• “It isn’t necessarily what you do, but what you don’t do.”

• “Use your platform to make a difference.”

• Take away the thought that says “later.”

Being Unique

• Don’t be afraid to stand on your own.

• Sometimes some people will second guess your decision. Be courageous and stand by what you believe.

Sharing Groups

#1 – Expectations

#2 thru 5 – Topics

#6 – School Choice

Sharing Group Guidelines

What should be common?

What should be unique?

Lunch Break!!

Peer Teaching Retreat Agenda

• Schedule• Bus Arrival• Camp Orientation• Activities• Sharing Groups & School Groups• Presentations & Guest Speaker• Meals/Snacks• School Activities• Evening Activities• Closing Activity

Peer Teaching Logistics

• Student Info• Share Group Preparation• Peer Teaching Issues• Cabin Supplies & Snacks• Set-up• Music• Group Dynamics• Medical Forms• Student Lists & Hoodie Sizes• Sub List

Peer Teaching Testimonies

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