Purpose:

To unite educators from across the state in a collaborative effort to network, problem-solve, share resources, and champion the development and implementation of high-quality Peer to Peer programs.

START Contacts:

Lindsey Harr-Smith, Jamie Owen-DeSchryver, and Stephanie Pulido

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION:

• Each RCN is encouraged to invite various school staff members directly involved in Peer to Peer to participate including general education teachers, special education teachers, ancillary staff, consultants, Peer to Peer coordinators, and teachers of record who support Peer to Peer growth at the elementary and secondary levels. 
• Participation in the CoP involves both participation in the meeting and some activities outside of meetings. Members will communicate information from the CoP to their local region, facilitate the collection of Peer to Peer data, communicate Peer to Peer data with others, share resources and tools, and support local Peer to Peer programs within their RCN.  

Current Priorities:

• Support district level programs by disseminating resources and tools to strengthen Peer to Peer programs.
• Identify specific strategies to facilitate and support high quality Peer to Peer programming that fosters belonging and inclusion.
• Collect, utilize, and communicate data about Peer to Peer programs and students to better understand and illustrate the breadth of programming and impact of peer interactions.