Using Performance Feedback to Increase Special Education Teachers’ Use of Effective Practices

To support teachers in the process of increasing their use of effective practices, we suggest a six-step procedure using performance feedback: Step 1: select an instructional practice; Step 2: identify critical components; Step 3: identify a colleague to train and monitor your performance of the selected practice; Step 4: set a reasonable goal; Step 5: implement the practice and begin performance feedback; and Step 6: monitor progress and adjust as needed. Used in conjunction with an identified low-intensity strategy that matches the needs of the students, this six-step process is intended to facilitate the implementation of practices in a way that is effective and efficient for both teacher and students.