Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District
315 Armory Place
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783-2005
(906) 632-3373 Fax (906) 632-1125
Daniel J. Reattoir, Ed.D., Superintendent
Board of
Education
September 23, 2013
President
Julia Kronemeyer
Dear Parent or Guardians,
Vice-President
Roy Holcomb
Treasurer
Robert Malaski
Secretary
Kate Ter Haar
Trustees
Janice O’Boyle
Patricia Weinreis
Gwen Worley
Administration
Director of Special Education
Rachel Fuerer
Director of General
Education
Michelle Ribant
Director of Business and
Human Resources
Steve Gordon
Director of Technology/
REMC
Jason F. Kronemeyer
Rudyard Center /Rudyard
Schools Program Supervisor
We would like permission to talk to your child’s peers in his or her
classroom about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other
special needs. This educational presentation will include general
information about ASD as well as addressing specific strengths and
weaknesses that your child might be displaying in the classroom.
“Peer to Peer Mediation” is an evidence based practice that has been
found to have great impact on outcomes for students with and Autism
Spectrum Disorder as well as other disabilities. In essence, typically
developing peers learn about autism and how it affects their peer in
their classroom so they can best support their friend with autism to build
his or her social and communication skills. Allowing peer to peer
programming staff to teach students about the unique characteristics of
autism is the first step to building effective peer supports.
This informal conversation is very helpful for classmates who are
already aware of differences but don’t fully understand them. It is also
beneficial to your student as well in that he/she will feel accepted and
supported by his peers.
Thank-you for allowing this learning opportunity to occur.
Sincerely,
Rachel Byma
Early Childhood
Programs
Carrie Carr, Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist
Regional Contact
Jessica Savoie
Special Education
Plan Coordinators
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Parent Signature
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Date
Regional Contact
Connie Cullip
Stacey Miller
Notice
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or
disability in its programs and activities. Rachel Fuerer, at the above address, phone number, and/or fax, has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies.