Section 1: Collaboration High Leverage Practices

1 Collaborating with Colleagues to Increase Student Success

2 Lead Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families

3 Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services

Section 2: Assessment High Leverage Practices

4 Using Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student’s Strengths and Needs

5 Interpreting and Communicating Assessment Information with Stakeholders to Collaboratively Design and Implement Educational Programs

6 Using Student Assessment Data, Analyzing Instructional Practices, and Making Necessary Adjustments That Improve Student Outcomes

Section 3: Social/Emotional/Behavioral High Leverage Practices

7 Consistent, Organized, Respectful Learning Environment

8 Using Feedback to Improve Student Outcomes

9 Teaching Social Skills

10 Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments to Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans

Section 4: Instruction: High Leverage Packages

11 Identify and Prioritize Long- and Short-Term Goals

12 Systematically Design Instruction Toward a Specific Goal

13 Adapt Curriculum Tasks and Materials for Specific Learning Goals

14 Teaching Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence

15 Provide Scaffolded Supports

16 Use Explicit Instruction

17 Using Flexible Grouping

18 Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement

19 Using Assistive and Instructional Technologies

20 Provide Intensive Intervention Using Data-Based Individualization

21 Teach Students to Maintain and Generalize New Learning Across Time and Settings

22 Providing Positive and Constructive Feedback

23 Reflections on High Leverage Practices for Teachers, School Leaders, and Teachers Educators

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