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Williston high school students describe peer-tutoring program that pairs older students with elementary classes
Summary
Students and staff from Williston Elementary and Williston Middle-High School described a cross-age peer tutoring program that pairs high school students with younger classes for reading, small-group support and bilingual assistance.
Teachers and students from Williston Elementary and Williston Middle-High School described a cross-age peer-tutoring program to the Levy County School Board, emphasizing academic benefits and social development.
A Williston teacher (name not specified) described the program's structure: high school students are trained in August (with a January refresher) on instructional strategies in ELA and math, classroom behavior management and how to pull small groups. "The effect size of peer tutoring is 0.79, which is almost 2 years growth," the teacher said, quoting research used to justify the program.
Students and teachers said the program helps bilingual learners and increases confidence for both tutors and tutees. A student told the board the high-school peer tutor "is really, she's nice" when asked what she liked most. Staff said the district coordinates schedules so tutors are present during the same class periods; selection and family meetings are used to confirm student placement and expectations.
Board members thanked the students and staff but did not take formal action.
