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Arrowhead High launches peer‑mentor physical education to pair students with special needs and general‑education peers
Summary
Teachers and student mentors described a new inclusive PE course that pairs students with special needs and general‑education peer mentors, emphasizing social‑emotional learning, modifications, daily routines and student leadership.
Arrowhead High School teachers and students presented a new peer‑mentor physical education course to the school board, describing classroom structure, daily routines and examples of activity modifications used to include students with varying needs.
Emily Martin, a guide teacher, said this is the first year the school is offering a co‑taught peer‑mentor PE class that pairs students who have individualized education programs with general‑education peers who serve as mentors. Martin said the class focuses on social‑emotional learning, communication, and adapting activities so peers of differing…
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