[Carolyn Hughes, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=3019&Name=Carolyn+Hughes,Ph.D.), [Erik W. Carter, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1018&Name=Erik+Carter,Ph.D.)

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A practical and straightforward peer buddy program that promotes inclusion, encourages development of social relationships, and improves academic achievement of students with and without disabilities.

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When secondary schools are committed to inclusion, everybody wins—schools make progress toward IDEA and NCLB requirements, and students with and without disabilities enjoy higher academic achievement and new friendships. A good peer buddy program can play an invaluable role in making inclusion happen, and this guidebook shows educators exactly why and how.

Carolyn Hughes and Erik Carter, highly respected experts well-known for their work with peer buddy programs, give schools all the step-by-step guidance they need to get a program started and keep it going. Educators will discover how to

- establish a peer buddy program and spark student interest
- clarify the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved: teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, and students
- create successful peer-buddy matches using students' strengths, needs, and common interests
- develop smooth procedures for day-to-day program implementation
- guide peer buddies in providing appropriate, effective academic support
- promote inclusion in social arenas such as school clubs and the lunchroom
- assess and expand the program, incorporating participant feedback

To help with every phase of program implementation, readers will also get a wealth of practical, research-based materials: extensive case examples, program checklists, suggested classroom adaptations, sample forms such as peer buddy applications and evaluation tools, and learning activities school staff can use to brainstorm and solve problems.

With the proven program model in this one-of-a-kind guide, educators will transform secondary schools into caring and compassionate communities where all students help each other learn.

## Reviews

: Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities \- December 1, 2009

"It is easy to recommend this well-written, insightful, and instructive book."

: Book News, Inc. \- August 1, 2009

http://www.booknews.com/ref_issues/ref_aug2009/brookes21.html

: Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities \- May 1, 2009

"A must-have resource for anyone working with middle and high school students. Professionals applying the strategies in this book with students in the schools may greatly impact life outcomes of both young adults with and without disabilities."

: Down Syndrome News \- December 1, 2008

"Will provide valuable guidance to those starting a program from scratch or breathing new life into an existing program."

: The Midwest Book Review \- August 27, 2008

"Valuable advice and tips . . . A strong choice for any secondary school administrator."

: Educational Research Service  \- August 21, 2008

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: \- June 4, 2008

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-buddies_bd20apr20,0,7662049.story?page=1

Liz Keefe, Associate Professor, University of New Mexico \- February 12, 2008

"Realistic, accessible, and practical . . . If you are thinking of starting a peer buddy program, or are wondering how to maintain and/or improve an existing program, you must get this book!"

Lynnette Henderson, Research Participant Coordinator, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research in Human Development \- February 8, 2008

"When the best predictor of adult success for a student with disabilities is their social support system, every high school special education teacher needs to have this information."

Rachel Janney, Inclusive School Works; co-author, Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices series \- February 6, 2008

"A comprehensive resource packed with tested tools and strategies that will enable readers to create a winning program at their own schools."

Harold Kleinert, Executive Director, University Center for Excellence, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky \- February 5, 2008

"A wonderful roadmap . . . simply the best book that has been written in this area!"

Authors: [Carolyn Hughes Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=3019&Name=Carolyn+Hughes+Ph.D.), [Erik W. Carter Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=1018&Name=Erik+W.+Carter+Ph.D.)