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12/95/
ERIC TITLE NUMBER: ED208257 AUTHOR: Capriole, Joan; And Others
TITLE: Together We Can. Strategies for the Facilitation of a
Peer Support Group for Vocational Students in Non
Traditional Programs.
YEAR PUBLISHED: 1980
NOTE: 36 p.; For related documents see CE 030 420-421.
AVAILABILITY: Massachusetts Vocational Curriculum Resource
Center, 758 Marrett Rd., Lexington, MA 02173-7398 (Free
while supplies last).
ABSTRACT: This handbook contains strategies for facilitating
a peer support group for vocational students in
nontraditional programs. Outlined first are the goals and
objectives of a support group, and the benefits of a peer
support group are set forth. Following a description of the
characteristics and role of the facilitator, strategies are
provided for establishing group leadership roles and for
determining the authority and decision-making power of group
members. Attendance taking, scheduling, and time management
are discussed. Included among those peer support group
activities covered are structured meetings, guest speakers,
and outreach activities. Program funding is mentioned
briefly. Examined next are activities that feeder schools,
parents, the community, the school itself, and support
services can undertake to encourage enrollment of previously
under-represented groups of students. (A related handbook on
sex fairness and equal opportunity for vocational students
in nontraditional programs and a handbook of laws
guaranteeing equal education and employment opportunities
are available separately--see note.) (MN)
KEY DESCRIPTORS: Affirmative-Action; Attendance-; Behavioral
Objectives; Community-Role; Financial-Support; Guidelines-;
Leadership-; Learning-Activities; Parent-Role; Peer
Relationship; School-Role; Services-; Student-Participation
KEY DESCRIPTORS: *High-School-Students; *Nontraditional
Occupations; *Peer-Counseling; *Peer-Groups; *Program
Implementation; *Vocational-Education
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