1. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Support & help teachers analyze student data, align instruction, and plan intervention.

2. Co-Teaching Models. Increase access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.

3. Data-Based Decision Making in Teams. Helps teams identify students' needs and modify or/accommodate.

Identify at least three examples of articles, blog posts, training materials, or professional development opportunities that could be used to support each HLP. Include the title, a 1- 2 sentence summary/description, and the link for each item.

1. Blog Post: "Why Collaboration Among Educators is Key to Student Success."

This blog post by Edutopia (2020) explores how collaborative professional relationships among teachers, counselors, and administrators lead to better student outcomes

LINK:

https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-collaboration-among-educators-key-student-success

2. Training Resources: "Collaborative Practices for Inclusive Education" by IRIS Center.

The IRIS center offers free training modules on evidence-based practices for collaboration in inclusive classrooms. This module teaches strategies for co-planning, co-teaching, and solving professional problems that affect students.

LINK:

https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/

c09)

3. Professional Article: "The Power of Teacher Collaboration"(ASCD)

This article outlines how teacher collaboration enhances instructional practices and boosts students' learning communities.

LINK:

https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/the-power-of-teacher-

collaboration

Provide a link to at least one video resource supporting the HLP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfQLFvwvWf8

Title:

High-Leverage Practices in Special Education Series- Session 2.

Summary

This video helps teachers understand the importance of data literacy and explore the RISC framework and explore tools for DBI.

Technology tools/app

1. Google Workspace for Education (Google Docs, Meet, Drive)-Allows educators to collaborate in real-time, co-plan lessons, share students' data securely, and communicate consistently with support staff(Google, 2023). Enhance collaboration among teachers and families.

   LINK:

   https://www.Google..com

   
   

2. Microsoft Teams for Education allows integrated communication, document sharing, and virtual meetings(Microsoft, 2023). Enhance collaboration and learning.

   LINK:

   https://www.Microsoft.com

   3. ClassDojo is a communication tool that allows us teachers to connect with parents and support staff about things that going on in the schools or for the community(ClassDojo, 2023). We use it in our school to communicate with parents, to let them know about their child's behavior, grades and to set a meeting. We also let the community know what's going on.

   LINK:

   http:www.classdojo.com

   
   

1. Metacognitive Strategy. Shows the students how to monitor and plan things. Teng, F. (2021). Think on their own.

2. Cognitive Apprenticeship. Model expert thinking(Brown, A.L., & Campione, J. C., 2020).

3. Formative Assessment with Feedback. Using

formative assessment to guide instruction and encourage students to reflect on themselves (Winstone, N. E., & Boud, D., 2020).

Identify at least three examples of articles, blog posts, training materials, or professional development opportunities that could be used to support each HLP. Include the title, a 1- 2 sentence summary/description, and the link for each item.

1. Program: "Partnership for Inclusive Practices: Family Engagement Series." (Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). (2023).

   In our professional development, we have workshops and we focus on collaborative meetings.

   LINK

   cec. Sped. Sped. org-Professional Development

2. Title: Article: High-Leverage Practices

   Giving feedback is very important and is essential in guiding students' learning in special education. Providing feedback helps students keep track of their learning progress(Brownell, Wanzek, & Kennedy2020)

   LINK

   https://www.aft.org/ae/winter2020-2021/brownell_ciullo_kennedy

   
   

   Provide the link to at least one video resources that could support HLP.

   Teaching Channel

   Video Title: "Grouping Strategies for Student Learning

   LINK: https://www.teachingchannel.com/video/gouping-strategies

   
   

   Identify three technology tools/apps.

   1. Google Workspace for Education(Formerly G Suite). It helps with group collaboration, peer editing, and discussion groups, all these things promote teamwork. Google. (2022). Google Workspace for Education.

   LINK

   Google Workspace for Education

   2. Padlet is a digital bulletin board that allows students to brainstorm and organize ideas. its basically group participation and discussions. Really just being enagagement (Padlet, 2025).

      LINK

      Padlet

   3. Flip (formerly flipgrid)

      A platform that allows students to share and record videos. (Encourages students to have a voice and to participate in group activities, such as discussion, Microsoft, 2024).

      LINK

      Microsoft Teams for Education

   
   

Friend, M., & Cook, L. (2021). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals (8th ed.). Pearson.

Stecker, P.M., Fuchs, L.S., & Fuchs, D. (2020). Using curriculum-based measurement to improve student achievement: Review of Research. Retrieved from: Psychology in the Schools, 42(8). 795-819

https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.20113

Edutopia (2020). Why collaboration among educators is key to student success. George Lucas Educational Foundation. Retrieved from:

https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-collaboration-among-educators-key- student-success

IRIS Center. (n.d.). Collaborative practices for inclusive education. Vanderbilt University. Retrieved from:

https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/c09/

Education Leadership (2016). The power of teacher collaboration. ASCD. Retrieved from

https://www.ascd.org/El/articles/the-power-of-teacher-collaboration

Google. (2023). Google Workspace for Education. Retrieved from

https://edu.google.com/int/ALL_us/products/workspace-for-education

Microsoft. (2023). Microsoft Teams for Education. Retrieved from

Https://ww.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/teams

ClassDojo. (2023). ClassDojo for teachers. Retrieved from

https://www.classdojo.com/

Verywell Family. (2021, July 9). How to find a culturally affirmative school. Retrieved from

https://www.verywellfamily.com/finding-a-culurally-affirmative-school-5189133

Brownell, M.T., Wanzek, J. & Kennedy, M. ( 2020). High-leverage practices. American Educator, 44(4), 4-9. Retrieved from

https://www.aft.org/ae/winter2020-2021/brownell_ciullo_kennedy

Microsoft. (2024). Microsoft Teams for Education. Retrieved from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/teams

Padlet. (2025). Padlet: Collaborative online bulletin board.

Retrieved from

https://padlet/com/

Google. (2025). Google Workspace for Education. Retrieved from

https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/workspace-for-education/

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-020-09556

Brown, A.L., & Campione, J.C. (2020). Psychological theory and the design of innovative learning environments: On procedures, principles, and systems. In Innovation in Educational Psychology (pp. 52-69). [Note: Original work published earlier; this is a reprint in a 2020 collection.]

Winstone, N.E., & Boud, D. (2020). The need to disentangle assessment and feedback to better serve learners. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 45(1), 1-12.

Retrieved from

https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.

2019.1629395

University of Arkansas. (2020, December 1).

HLP 3: Collaborate with Families, Support Student learning, and Secure Needed Services. Retrieved from

https://iecp-resources.uark.edu/2020/12/01/hlp-3-collaborate-families-support-students-learning-secure-services/

Patterson, D.A., Nolan, J.J., & Capaldi, D..M.(2019). Positive behavior interventions and supports: History, defining features, and misconceptions. Center on PBIS. Retrieved from https://www.pbis.org

Conroy, M.A., Sutherland, K.S., & Haydon, T. (2020). Preventing and addressing challenging behavior: Common practices for all teachers. Teaching Exceoional children, 25(3), 172-180 Retrieved from

https://doi.org/10.1177/0040059919884715

Weinstein, C.S., Tomlinson-Clarke, S., & Curran, M.(2019). Culturally responsive classroom management: Awareness, action, and advocacy (nd ed.). Teachers College Press

Council for Exceptional Children. (2024). Council for Exceptional Children. (2024). High-Leverage Practice for students with disabilities (2nd ed.). Council for Exceptional Children. Retrieved from

https://exceptionalchildren.org/store/books/high-leverage-practices-students-disabilities-2nd-edition

Broadstreet, H., Dahlberg, N., & Ozbun, B. (2020, December 1). HLP 3: Collaborate with families to support student learning and secure needed services. University of Arkansas-College of Education and Health Professions. Retrieved from

https://iecp-resources.uark.edu/2020/12/01/hlp -3-collaborate-families-supposrt-student-learning-secure-services

Zoom Video Communications. (n.d.). Zoom Developer Platform. Zoom. Retrieved from

https://developers.zoom.us/

1. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

This is a three-tiered framework that encourages positive behavior and shapes the classroom environment.

(Conroy et al., 2020)

2. Clear Routines and Procedures

   Improves students' engagement and lessens the behavior issues(Evertson & Emmer, 2017).

3. Culturally Responsive Classroom Management

   Culturally responsive practices promote respect, trust, and inclusion. Helping to organized and respectful environment(Weinstein et al., 2019).

Identify at least three examples of articles, blog posts, training materials, or professional development opportunities that could be used to support each HLP. Include the title, a 1- 2 sentence summary/description, and the link for each item.

1. High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities (2nd Edition). HLPs are in special education, emphasizing the integration of HLPs with evidence-based practices. Offers education strategies to effectively collaborate with families to support student learning(Council for Exceptional Children, 2024). High-Leerages Practices for Students with Disabilities (2nd ed).

   LINK:

   High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities(2nd Edition).

2. Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services. This outlines the principles and expectations for educators to effectively collaborate with families. It emphasizes respectful communication, professional competencies, and advocacy to build trust and partnership with families(Broadstreet, H., Dahlberg, N., & Ozbun, B., 2020). HLP 3: Collaborate with Families to Support Students' Learning and Secure Needed Services. University of Arkansas.

   LINK:

   HLP 3: Collaborate with Families

3. High-Leverage Practices in Inclusive Classrooms

   This article discusses the implementation of HLPs in inclusive classroom settings. It emphasizes the role of collaboration in increasing students' outcomes and provides examples of positive family strategies(NASSP. (2022, January). High-Leverage Practices in Inclusive Classrooms. Principal Leadership.

   
   

   Provide the link to at least one video resource that could support the HLP

   LINK:

   High-Leverage Practices in Inclusive Classrooms

   Provide the link to at least one video resource that could support HLP.

   Video Title: HLP3-Collaborate with Families

   LINK: rmtcdhh.org

Identify three technology tools/apps.

1. Google Classroom, serves as a centralized platform where educators can share assignments. They can share other things, such as schedules and resources, with both students and their families(University of Arkansas, 2020).

   LINK:

   https://classroom.Google.com

   
   

2. Zoom is used to facilitate real-time virtual meetings. This is allowing educators and families to engage in meaningful conversations regardless of physical distances(Special Education Program Resources, 2025).

   LINKS:

   https://zoom.us

   
   

3. IRIS Center Modules are designed to educate and empower families on various instructional strategies and interventions.(University of Arkansas, 2020). It also provides families with resources, it supports children learning at home(University of Arkansas, 2020).

   LINKS:

   https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu

4.