In 1972, using Title I funds, a study was initiated to determine the effects of using teacher aides and student tutors in remediating reading deficient second and third graders in the Boise schools. The two schools in the pilot program were located in areas having a high incidence of low-income families. Tutor managers (paraprofessionals)…

This article focuses on a demonstration project that was developed to investigate the effects on reading achievement, self concept, attitudes toward school, and behavior of the participants (low achieving third and fourth grade tutors and first and second grade tutees). (Author)

Five moderately mentally retarded peer tutors (ages 9-11) were taught sight words using a time delay procedure, and then were taught to use this procedure to teach the words to six younger, moderately mentally retarded children (ages 6-9). Younger children learned all five sight words in one to four sessions. (Author/JW)

In Knoxville, Illinois, high school students are learning child care skills, helping teachers, and saving the schools money. The aim of the program is to teach high school students responsibility. (Author/TE)

Describes how fifth grade students can help first graders develop their language skills and also teach other fifth graders how to tutor. Provides a list of picture books for use in the program. (FL)

In multigrade instruction, children of at least a 2-year grade span and diverse ability levels are grouped in a single classroom and share experiences involving intellectual, academic, and social skills. "The Multigrade Classroom" is a seven-book series that provides an overview of current research on multigrade instruction, identifies key issues…

Describes how high school students tutor elementary school children in a reading program (Author/RB)

Studies the reactions to "self-threatening help" of members of 103 dyads of second-, fourth-, and sixth-graders in a peer tutoring context. Results indicated that threatening conditions were those in which tutors and tutees were similar in age and achievement levels. (RJC)

Describes how first grade and fifth grade students teamed together to coauthor books. Provides an example of a story planning chart. (MM)

The application of mixed-age grouping at Rainard School (Houston, Texas), a private school for gifted students, is described. Discussed are advantages (such as encouraging cooperation instead of competition), the optimum age spread, the differentiated and individualized curriculum, parent reactions, teacher reactions, and difficulties. (DB)

The Peer Education Program (PEP) of Hillside University Demonstration School in California gives typical intermediate-level students and students with intensive needs mutually beneficial experiences as they learn, work, and play together. PEP leaders work with younger students on reading, math, art, physical education, and computer skills. The…

Discussion of mentorship between students with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) considers justifications for such mentoring relationships, guidelines for establishing a mentorship program, and an account of implementation of a mentorship project involving African American males with EBD (four mentors (ages 13-15) and five proteges (ages…

The "Writing Buddies" program is designed to allow students from one grade level to write, edit, publish, share, and celebrate their success with peers from another grade level. Students also benefit from the strengths of two teachers and parent volunteers. The role of the teacher is to provide the atmosphere conducive to writing, and to…

Two experiments were conducted with a total of 30 learning disabled third grade children to examine the effects of tutoring location and teacher supervision on the efficacy of cross-age tutoring for LD children. (Author/DB)

Ways for teachers to implement peer-teaching activities, both same-age within a classroom and cross-age with other classrooms or schools are described. A guide for training students in interpersonal skills and teaching methods is provided. A section on games in the classroom and directions for making games for students to take home is included.…