Training Options
Professional Development for Structured Peer Leadership & Early Identification
All training is DOE–aligned and structured to support safe implementation within existing school systems.
Level One: 6-Hour Implementation Training
Designed for districts seeking structured guidance on implementing supervised peer leadership within MTSS frameworks.
Focus Areas:
• Model overview and implementation structure
• Peer leader scope and limitations
• Supervision requirements
• Defined referral and escalation protocols
• Documentation standards
• Policy alignment and risk management
• Implementation planning session
Outcome:
Staff leave with a clear implementation framework, defined safety boundaries, and practical insight into how structured peer involvement can reinforce student support systems and reduce reactive burden on counseling staff.
Recommended For:
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Superintendents
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Student Services Directors
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Secondary School Administrators
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School Counselors
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MTSS Coordinators
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Iep Case Managers
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Teachers
Why Peer Leadership Works
Students are more likely to notice changes in peers before adults do. When schools provide structured supervision and defined referral pathways, peer leadership strengthens school connectedness and promotes earlier adult intervention.
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Level Two: 6-Hour Initial Peer Leader Training (Staff who have completed Level-One)
Designed for districts ready to begin implementation with guided support.
Focus Area Ongoing Support
• Facilitated initial peer leader training session
• Observation and feedback
• Boundary reinforcement coaching
• Implementation check-in
• Quarterly consultation sessions
• Program fidelity review
• Supervision and boundary reinforcement
• Implementation troubleshooting
• Annual refresher training
IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES
All training emphasizes:
• Adult supervision
• Defined peer leader boundaries
• Clear referral and escalation pathways
• Documentation standards aligned with school policy
• Integration within existing MTSS structures
The model is designed to strengthen systems — not create additional clinical responsibilities.