Peers Groups

PEERS

Partners Educating, Enlivening and Reviewing Ourselves

Text Box: Teachers Supporting Teachers

PEERS is a professional development program designed by Western Buckeye ESC. PEERS is a researched-based, job embedded program designed by teachers for teachers. Teacher leaders facilitate Study Tables or Action Research Teams within each school building. Study Tables include group study sessions and peer coaching observations. Action Research Teams involve group study sessions and independent research.

Study Table Requirements:

Facilitator

	Recruit a team of 3 to 6 members
	Submit a PEERS Proposal indicating team members, meeting dates and topics for discussion
	Plan and facilitate 9 hours of Study Table Meetings between September and April
	Schedule and Complete 3 Peer Observations
	Submit Project Reports, PowerPoint & Evaluations to PEERS Coordinator

Team Member

	Actively participate in 9 hours of Study Table meetings between September and April
	Complete 3 Peer Observations per person
	Complete & Submit required assignments

PEERS Study Table Proposal Form

Action Research Team Requirements:

Facilitator

	Recruit a team of 3 to 6 members
	Submit a PEERS Proposal indicating team members, meeting dates, and topic for discussion
	Plan and Facilitate 12 hours of team meetings and 3 hours of independent research between September and April
	Submit Project Report, PowerPoint & Evaluations to PEERS Coordinator

Team Member

	Actively participate in 12 hours of team meetings and 3 hours of independent research between September and April
	Complete and Submit required assignments

PEERS Action Research Proposal Form

Benefits:

	Facilitator stipend of $450
	Team Member stipend of $225
	Optional Graduate Credit available from Ashland University

Ashland University Graduate Credit:

Individual Study Table and Action Research Team members have the option of purchasing Graduate Credit from Ashland University for their participation. The requirements for credit are as follows:

	Must be part of a PEERS project
	PEERS Coordinator will provide specific requirements for each project
	2007-2008 Tuition Rate is $259.00 per semester hour
	Pass/Fail grading
	To register contact: PEERS Coordinator

Topics May Include-But aren’t limited to…

Balanced Assessment	Inquiry Science	Qualities of Effective Teachers	Using Data To Guide Instruction
Brain Development	Literacy Centers	Reading Comprehension	Vocabulary Development
Constructivism	Math Literacy	Reading in The Content Areas	What Works In Schools
Differentiated Instruction	Non-Fiction Reading/Writing	Reading in The Middle Grades	Writing in The Middle Grades
Examining Student Work	Problem-Based Learning	Teaching For Understanding	Writing in The Primary Classroom

PEERS PowerPoint Presentations (2007-2008)

Grant Information

Project ALIGN Grant

Black Swamp Scholars Teacher Quality Groups

21st Century Grant

Project VIEW Grant

Making Schools Work Grant

RPDC Sub-region Grant