Foster Youth Services Program

Lambert Elementary SchoolPeerMediatormee-dee-ay-ter Intro

Peer Mediator CodePeer Mediator Training:Enter quietly and walk to sit downVoices silentEyes - on the speakerHands to yourselfPockets on the floorEars listening

Overview of Todays Peer Mediator Training

What is a Peer Mediator?Conflict ManagersRequirementsApplication

Important Vocabulary

Conflict a problem or disagreement between peopleConflict manager someone who helps solve others conflictsPeer people like you, Lambert studentsMediation when another person helps people solve their conflict (middle of the problem)

Conflict Managers

Peer Mediators.Help others show Lambert PRIDE:PreparedRespectfulIn ControlDeterminedEnthusiasticHelp others solve their problemsListenDo not tell others what to doDo not take sidesKeep others' problems private

Peer MediatorRequirementsApplication must be complete and turned in by this Friday (late application NOT ACCEPTED)8 classes during lunch recess (must attend ALL classes)TestWork during lunch recess once per week NO PLAYINGMonthly meetingsMaintain good behavior

Application

Turn in Application by Friday to bin or Ms. Sewell

Questions ???

Application to be a Peer Mediator (3rd-5th grade)*Please complete EVERY QUESTION on your own

*Return to Ms. Sewell by Friday, October 18th, 2013Student Name:_____________________________Teacher:_________________

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Last1) Peer Mediators work during recess to help other Lambert students. Why do you want to be a Peer Mediator?

2) What are three things about you that would make you a good Peer Mediator?

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3) Teacher, please sign if you believe this student would make a good Peer Mediator by being a good problem-solver, following rules, and being a good PRIDE role model (permission can be given on a trial basis).Teacher Signature_________________________________________________

4) Please have your parent sign below to give you permission to be a Peer Mediator.

I give permission for my child: ______________________________________

Doy permiso para que mi hijo:

(Student Name Nombre de Estudiante)to be a Peer Mediator at Lambert Elementary if he/she is selected, completes the training, and maintains good behavior. I understand that if my child is chosen, he/she will receive training from Ms. Sewell, the school counselor, and will periodically help students during recess.

sea un ayudante para sus compaeros en la Escuela Lambert si est escogido, termina el entrenamiento, y tiene buena conducta. Entiendo que si mi hijo se haga ayudante, el/ella recibir instruccin de Ms. Sewell, la consejera escolar, en cmo ayudar y a veces ayudar a otros estudiantes durante las horas del recreo.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Firma del Padre/Guardin Date - Fecha