Clairemont High – Peer Tutoring: Special Needs 1, 2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course trains students to provide tutorial support to students with special needs at their site. It is taught by special education teachers, who provide ongoing training and oversight throughout the duration of the course. Students are introduced to the basic principles of the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the state's 14 recognized disabilities. They learn special education terminology, people-first language, positive behavior supports, and curricular-adaptation provisions, and then apply this knowledge to their tutoring work. Students' peer-tutoring responsibilities include coaching learning-disabled students through lessons, providing instructional feedback, and celebrating successes.