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Peer Assistance and Leadership · To provide training for each PAL in a wide variety of areas including: o communication skills, problem-solving techniques, decision-making options, o background in group dynamics, drug and alcohol education and prevention o information, and knowledge of referral resources for peers and PALees · To enhance the self-concept, sense of responsibility and coping skills of the o PAL students · To help other students have more positive and productive experiences at o school · To help other students make more informed and responsible decisions · To provide tutorial help, discussion sessions, and individual support to peers · To help new students adjust to the school and its culture · To serve as a resource to teachers, administrators and counselors · To provide service opportunities to the school community Course Expectations: · For each PAL to uphold the ISA PAL Code of Ethics, including: · be on time and “ready to go” when the tardy bell rings · fully participate and support the activities of the PAL team · to uphold confidentiality for PALees and classmates while realizing the limitations of confidentiality · accomplish 40 hours of training beyond the PAL basic curriculum · keep your records up-to-date · contact Ms. Valdés @ 865.2056 or @ 442.0404, extension 356, if you will miss PAL class Grading Policy: Each nine weeks there are various assignments for the course including: - self-evaluation - reports completion - bulletin board assignments - service participation - training homework - class participation - projects
All PALs are expected to complete these
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