What are the benefits of peer buddy programs? Peer buddy programs have been described as a “win-win situation” that offers benefits to all stakeholders. Students with disabilities learn new social, academic, employment, and life skills while expanding friendships and activities with their general education peers. General education peers improve their academic performance, increase their disability awareness, and enhance their personal growth. General and special education teachers benefit by increasing their opportunities for communication and collaboration with each other as they help support students across school environments and activities. Administrators gain assistance in meeting the requirements of legislative mandates to increase inclusion and raise academic performance, while promoting students’ citizenship skills and community awareness. Parents find that their goals of increased friendship, academic performance, community service, and character development for their children are addressed through peer buddy relationships and experiences. For more information about the outcomes associated with peer support programs, click here.
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