Positive Peer Pals
Social Skills & Behavior Support Program
Positive Peer Pals is an evidence-based, school-based ABA intervention program designed to support students with social communication, emotional regulation, peer interaction, and classroom readiness skills through structured small-group instruction.
Created and led by Sarde Stewart, BCBA — CEO & Founder
Helping Schools Support Students Beyond the Classroom
Positive Peer Pals partners with schools to provide structured social skills and behavior support groups during the school day.
Students are pulled into a structured small-group environment where they receive direct teaching, role-play practice, peer interaction, reinforcement, and generalization support.
Our mission is to provide engaging, measurable, and evidence-based social and behavioral support that empowers students to build meaningful relationships, strengthen emotional regulation, and thrive in school environments.
Structured Support • Peer Practice • School Success
What We Teach
Students are supported through structured lessons, role-play, natural environment practice, reinforcement, and progress monitoring.
Social Skills
- Greeting peers
- Joining conversations
- Turn-taking and cooperation
- Friendship building
- Perspective taking
Emotional Regulation
- Identifying emotions
- Flexible thinking
- Coping strategies
- Managing frustration
- Self-management skills
Behavior Support
- Following classroom expectations
- Positive replacement behaviors
- Transition skills
- Problem-solving with peers
- Classroom readiness
Is Positive Peer Pals Right for Your School?
This program is designed for K–8 students who benefit from structured, evidence-based support in a small-group school setting.
Students Who May Benefit
- Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Students with ADHD
- Students with social communication needs
- Students with emotional regulation challenges
- Students with IEPs or 504 Plans
- Students receiving Tier 2 or Tier 3 supports
Program Snapshot
Weeks
Minutes
Students
Ratio
Role-Play • Reinforcement • Data Tracking
Evidence-Based Practices
Positive Peer Pals incorporates ABA-based teaching strategies and research-supported social skills models.
Approaches Used
- Behavioral Skills Training
- Peer-Mediated Instruction
- Video Modeling
- Reinforcement Systems
- Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
- PEERS®, Social Thinking®, Zones of Regulation®, and Skillstreaming® concepts
How It Works
Positive Peer Pals is designed to be easy for schools to implement while providing meaningful support for students.
What a Session Looks Like
Welcome & Check-In
Review expectations and complete emotional check-in.
Teach New Skill
Introduce the weekly target skill through direct instruction.
Model & Practice
Students observe, role-play, and receive coaching feedback.
Peer Activity
Structured games and cooperative peer interaction.
Wrap-Up
Review learning and identify where the skill can be used in school.
Support Positive Peer Pals
Your contribution helps provide materials, student resources, and expanded school-based programming opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students need an IEP?
No. Positive Peer Pals supports students with and without IEPs.
Are services provided during school hours?
Yes. Services are designed to occur during the school day in a structured school-based setting.
Can programs be customized?
Yes. Groups and instruction can be individualized based on student and school needs.
Is student progress monitored?
Yes. Data collection and progress monitoring are built into programming.
Bring Positive Peer Pals to Your School
Interested in partnering with Positive Peer Pals? Reach out to discuss how we can support your students and school community.
Sarde Stewart, BCBA | CEO & Founder
Phone: (909) 997-8496
Email: positivepeerpals@gmail.com
Website: www.positivepeerpals.org
School Inquiry Form
“Interested in bringing Positive Peer Pals to your school or district? Complete the form below and we will contact you to discuss your students’ needs, program implementation, scheduling, and partnership opportunities.”