Assessment Toolkit

Providing Opportunities tuh Learn ‘bout Friendships

Helping students understand what an’ how healthy friendships look cuh be part uh de transition planning process an’ uh topic fuh discussion during IEP meetings. Team members cuh help:

Connect students wid other students outside uh school
Discuss how tuh work through challenging situations
Create school events dat include all students
Teach students how tuh create healthy boundaries wid peers

Hear from de Pennsylvania Yute Leadership Network (PYLN) ‘bout healthy relationships

Looking fuh Friends? Consider Becoming uh PYLN Member

Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) iz uh network dat iz led an’ driven by inclusive organizations of yute an’ young adults wid an’ without disabilities across Pennsylvania. PYLN supports students in dem development uh:

Building Healthy Partnerships
Acquiring Leadership Skills
Connecting wid other students wid similar interests

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De Power uh Healthy Friendships

Having secure friendships:

Boosts Happiness

There iz no other joy than sharing time wid friends. All students got de right tuh long lasting friendships an’ opportunities fuh social interaction.

Reduces Stress

Students who understand dem own bodies, rights, an’ experiences might find it easier tuh communicate dem needs an’ have them respected by others.

Increases Self-Confidence

Given de different skill levels an’ interests uh students, it iz important tuh consider adaptations an’ modifications so children cuh participate in de same activity at de same time in de same place.

Provides uh Sense uh Belonging

Tink ‘bout how de current interests uh students cuh be shaped into something shared by peers.Dis iz essential tuh provide maximum opportunities fuh friendship development an’ community.