play pals caryl panzarella july 9, 2012 pitchbook
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Play PalsCaryl PanzarellaJuly 9, 2012
Agenda Why Play Pal? Sponsors Buy In Movie Getting Started Choosing Play Pals Documents Challenges Questions
Why Play Pals? Integrate special needs students into
the typical day Focuses on what children are able to do Improve Social Skills, etc. General Ed. Students benefit Eliminates Bullying Creates Good Role Models
Acceptance, Patience, and Kindness
Sponsors Autism Coach ESE Specialist Reading Coach Gen. Ed. Teacher ESE Teacher Support Personnel Administrator Team or Combination of above Anybody can do this and the rewards are
exponential!
Buy In How do you get it? What’s in it for administration? What’s in it for teachers? What’s in it for parents? What’s in it for you? Motivation and incidental learning
increases
Movie
Getting Started Develop a course and name it Recruit teachers that want to be
involved Recruit peer buddies Screen and match students Teach peers instructional strategies Evaluate program, make changes as
needed
Choosing Play Pals Students that are able to make up work Students who need a boost in self-esteem Students with bullying issues Students who have special challenges Responsible leaders (Safety patrols,
student council) Students who need to learn how to
interact more appropriately
Documents
Letters Parent permission Student Training Background info.
for parents Thank you letters
Organizational Recommendations Who needs play
pals? Schedules Budget
Sample SchedulePlay Pal Name
Teacher
Day Time Student
Gen Ed Teacher
Abby Aran Wed. 1:00 Ben Ryan
Billy Hovey Wed. 12:30 Aran PE Mattis
Cary Mitchell Mon. 10:00 Tommy Herbie
David Pressler Thur. 9:15 Zack Rocker
Ernie Aran Tue & Th
11:20 Lunch Smith
Franky Thomas Friday 1:15 Caryl Jones
Challenges More buddies than play pals available Teachers suspending play pals because
of FCAT Student absences or relocations Student who fall behind in their studies Know your audience Resistance from faculty
Questions/Comments
