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HLP Leadership Guides

These guides are intended for school leaders (Administrators, Teacher Coaches, Mentors, etc.) to support their teams in effectively implementing the High Leverage Practices in the classroom.  

The resources found in each of the 22 guides were developed to help leaders incorporate the HLPs into professional development, teacher evaluations, observation feedback and critical support resources for their teams.  

The guides include: 

  • Tips for school leaders to support teachers 
  • 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:  12 January, 2021

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