Inclusionary Resources Directory
High Leverage Practices
In partnership with the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR), the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has developed and published a set of high-leverage practices (HLPs) for special educators and teacher candidates. The HLPs are organized around four aspects of practice:
From these four aspects of practice, there are 22 practices intended to address the most critical practices that every K–12 special education teacher should master and be able to demonstrate. The selected practices are used frequently in classrooms and have been shown to improve student outcomes if successfully implemented.
Best Practices
Title: Using Mindfulness to Support SEL High Leverage Practices: Part Three
“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.” -Thich Nhat Hanh This blog continues our discussion
Title: Using Mindfulness to Support SEL High Leverage Practices: Part Two
“The way you speak to yourself matters.” In this blog, we will continue our discussion of how mindfulness can support SEL high leverage practices. Another
Using Mindfulness to Support SEL High Leverage Practices: Part One
“If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too.” Ivan Nuru This blog explores how mindfulness can support SEL high leverage
High Leverage Practices connection to Universal Design for Learning
Listen to Dr. Cyndi Caniglia describe the connections between High Leverage practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this video, you will specifically learn
Math EBPs and HLPs
Learn about math evidence-based practices (EBPs) and high-leverage practices (HLPs). This video examines common obstacles for math learners and reflects on how classroom discourse can
Introduction to High-Leverage Practices (HLPs)
Watch a video introducing how high-leverage practices (HLPs) can support diverse students including students with disabilities. If you are interested in learning more about high-leverage
HLP #20: Provide Intensive Instruction
“This video introduces the background and rationale for high-leverage practice (HLP) 20 and uses video exemplars to highlight key components of intensifying instruction through the
HLP #19: Use Assistive and Instructional Technologies
“This video requires an understanding of how technology impacts student performance on a wide range of tasks, including academic, behavior, mobility, and communication. Because the right
HLP #18: Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement
“This video defines and provides background on high-leverage practice (HLP) 18 and highlights three essential components of this HLP, demonstrating these components through video clips
HLP #17: Use Flexible Grouping
“This video provides an overview of the background and rationale for high-leverage practice (HLP) 17 and demonstrates three key components of this HLP through video
HLP #16: Use Explicit Instruction
“This video introduces and defines high-leverage practice (HLP) 16 and demonstrates four key components of this HLP through video exemplars from in-service practitioners. The four
HLP #15: Use Scaffolded Supports
“Scaffolded supports are provided to students that are either pre-planned or provided “on the spot” and then faded and/or removed once they are not needed.
HLP #14: Use Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies
“This video introduces the background and rationale for high-leverage practice (HLP) 14 and highlights four key principles for this HLP. The video demonstrates teachers using
HLP #13: Make Adaptations
“This video explains how high-leverage practice (HLP) 13, adaptations to curriculum tasks and materials for specific learning goals, can be leveraged to support students with
HLP #12: Systematically Design Instruction Toward a Specific Learning Goal
“This video provides a definition, background, and rationale for high-leverage practice (HLP) 12 and demonstrates three key components of this HLP through video exemplars from
HLP #11: Goal Setting
“This video provides a definition, background, and rationale for high-leverage practice (HLP) 11 and demonstrates three key components of this HLP through video exemplars from
HLPs #8 and #22: Provide Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students’ Learning and Behavior
“This video introduces and defines high-leverage practices (HLPs) 8 and 22 and provides the rationale for this practice appearing twice on the list of HLPs.
HLP #7: Establish a Consistent, Organized and Respectful Learning Environment
“This video provides a definition, background, and rationale for high-leverage practice (HLP) 7 and demonstrates three key components of this HLP through video exemplars from