HLP Faculty Guides
These guides are intended to support educator preparation faculty in effectively training teacher candidates on implementing the High Leverage Practices in classroom settings.
The resources found in each of the 22 guides were developed to help preparation faculty incorporate the HLPs into coursework, professional development, teacher evaluations, observation feedback and resources.
The guides include:
- Tips for educator preparation faculty to support teacher candidates.
- Questions to prompt discussion, self-reflection, and observer feedback
- Observable behaviors for teachers implementing the HLPs.
- References and additional resources on each HLP.
| HLP #1: | Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success | Download PDF |
| HLP #2: | Lead Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families | Download PDF |
| HLP #3: | Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services | Download PDF |
| HLP #4: | Use Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student’s Strengths and Needs | Download PDF |
| HLP #5: | Interpret and Communicate Assessment Information with Stakeholders to Collaboratively Design and Implement Educational Programs | Download PDF |
| HLP #6: | Use Student Assessment Data, Analyze Instructional Practices, and Make Necessary Adjustments that Improve Student Outcomes | Download PDF |
| HLP #7: | Establish a Consistent, Organized, and Respectful Learning Environment | Download PDF |
| HLP #8: | Provide Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students’ Learning and Behavior | Download PDF |
| HLP #9: | Teach Social Skills | Download PDF |
| HLP #10: | Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) | Download PDF |
| HLP #11: | Identify and Prioritize Long- and Short-Term Learning Goals | Download PDF |
| HLP #12: | Systematically Design Instruction Toward Learning Goals | Download PDF |
| HLP #13: | Adapt Curriculum Materials and Tasks | Download PDF |
| HLP #14: | Teach Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence | Download PDF |
| HLP #15: | Provide Scaffolded Supports | Download PDF |
| HLP #16: | Use Explicit Instruction | Download PDF |
| HLP #17: | Use Flexible Groupings | Download PDF |
| HLP #18: | Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement | Download PDF |
| HLP #19: | Use Assistive and Instructional Technology | Download PDF |
| HLP #20: | Provide Intensive Instruction | Download PDF |
| HLP #21: | Teach Students to Maintain and Generalize New Learning Across Time and Settings | Download PDF |
| HLP #22: | Provide Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students’ Learning and Behavior | Download PDF |
Last Updated:
5 February, 2024