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2017 First Edition Materials

The materials below align with the initial version of the High-Leverage Practices for Special Education (2017).

For the 2024 edition resources, visit https://highleveragepractices.org/implementation-resources

IntroductionWelcome to Our New Series on High-Leverage Practices  Watch Video
HLP  #1:Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student SuccessLeadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #2:Lead Effective Meetings with Professionals and FamiliesLeadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #3:Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Leadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #4:Use Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student’s Strengths and NeedsLeadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #5:Interpret and Communicate Assessment Information with Stakeholders to Collaboratively Design and Implement Educational Programs Leadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #6:Use Student Assessment Data, Analyze Instructional Practices, and Make Necessary Adjustments that Improve Student Outcomes Leadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #7:Establish a Consistent, Organized, and Respectful Learning Environment Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #8:Provide Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students’ Learning and Behavior Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #9:Teach Social Skills Leadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #10:Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) Leadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #11:Identify and Prioritize Long- and Short-Term Learning Goals Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #12:Systematically Design Instruction Toward Learning Goals Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #13:Adapt Curriculum Materials and Tasks Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #14:Teach Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #15:Provide Scaffolded Supports Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #16:Use Explicit Instruction Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #17:Use Flexible Groupings Leadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #18:Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #19:Use Assistive and Instructional Technology Leadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #20:Provide Intensive InstructionLeadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
HLP #21:Teach Students to Maintain and Generalize New Learning Across Time and Settings Leadership GuideFaculty GuideNo Video
HLP #22:Provide Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students’ Learning and BehaviorLeadership GuideFaculty GuideWatch Video
Last Updated:  16 April, 2025

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