Employing HLPs and EBPs to Support Collaboration by Yvette Thrasher

Two evidence-based practices (EBPs) that support the HLP 1

ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

Two evidence-based practices that support HLP 1 (collaborate with professionals to increase student success) are clear lesson goals and teaching strategies, not just content and guided practice solving problems with teacher help.

Video Resource: HLP 1: Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success

ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

This video clarifies the understanding of HLP 1. It emphasizes the importance of collaborating with our coworkers to benefit our students rather than competing with one another.

Two evidence-based practices (EBPs) that support the HLP 2

ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

Two evidence-based practices that support HLP 2 (organizing and facilitating effective meetings with professionals and families) are: Collaborating with families about individual children’s needs and building collaborative relationships.

Video Resource: HLP 2: Organize and Facilitate Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families

ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

This video highlights the importance of facilitating effective meetings with both the students' professionals and their families. Organizing good meetings fosters clear communication and builds trust regarding our students' needs.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

Cognitopia can be used by teens, young adults, and adults with cognitive disabilities, caregivers, teachers, support workers, etc. It is designed to be customizable and flexible to increase independence.

Two evidence-based practices (EBPs) that support HLP 3

ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

Two evidence-based practices that support HLP 3 (collaborating with families to support student learning and secure needed services) are providing students with feedback and using the 'show and tell' approach.

Video Resource: HLP 3: Collaborate with Families to Student Learning and Secure Needed Services

ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

This is a brief video that highlights the significance of HLP 3. This approach fosters strong collaborations between the instructors and the students' families, creating a more supportive learning environment for students.

Additionally, using Hattie's Barometer of Influence will provide a visual representation of how effectively the student's education and atmosphere are working. This can help us all understand the progress being made.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:20:47 UTC

ClassDojo can help teachers effectively collaborate with families to support student learning and secure needed services, fulfilling the goals of HLP 3. Teachers can share updates, photos, and videos of student work through Class Stories and student portfolios, offering families a direct window into their child's learning journey.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 05:48:27 UTC

Here are five accessible calculator apps and web applications that can help students with low vision in the classroom, including a mix of low-cost (less than $5) and free calculator apps.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 13:47:24 UTC

Imagination Storybooks by DCMP creates accessible videos that include audio descriptions for children who are blind or have low vision, and captions for deaf children. The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, recently added simultaneous American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 14:54:03 UTC

Supporting accessibility for learners with visual impairments and bridging the gap with reading difficulties.
I was stated, “Rather than words, students can rely on visuals to show their thinking. Great for younger learners, students who struggle in reading, ENLs (English as a New Language), students with learning disabilities, and visual learners.” - Elisabeth Lainez, a K-5 STEM teacher and Technology Support in NY

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 15:22:57 UTC

Calendly emphasize the importance of clear and concise titles and descriptions of events and appointments. This clarity is crucial for accessibility, especially for individuals with cognitive disabilities, ensuring everyone understands the purpose and details of each meeting.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 15:23:01 UTC

Goal Guide makes it possible for students to easily create goals, track progress, and share accomplishments with others. Goal Guide can help students and adults with cognitive disabilities like autism or Down Syndrome to be more independent. It also helps parents, teachers, and other caregivers know how someone is doing, when they need help, and when they don't.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 15:23:22 UTC

Facilitates direct messaging between teachers and parents, enabling personalized communication and addressing individual student needs. If a student requires additional support, Bloomz can facilitate communication with school counselors, special education staff, or other support personnel.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-18 15:23:26 UTC

Goal Setting-Remind helps educators and families work together to develop and implement strategies that meet individual student needs. Remind helps to boost family involvement in a student's education, which can positively impact student outcomes.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-19 01:50:35 UTC

8 Tips for Conducting Virtual IEP Meetings | Edutopia - This article discusses that educators, parents, and students gather in person at school for individualized education program meetings; however, there are digital tools can also be used for this purpose.

Teacher and Parent Communication: A Guide for Success | PowerSchool - The article mentions a two-way engagement, which is an effective relationship. Teachers, parents, guardians, and family members exchange information and updates to support the students’ education and well-being.

Collaborating to transform and improve education systems: A playbook for family-school engagement - The article discusses how schools with strong family engagement are ten times more likely to improve student learning outcomes.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-19 02:34:27 UTC

Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success - The article discusses several examples of collaboration and explains why educators must demonstrate collaborative behaviors through effective communication with teachers, paraprofessionals, supervisors, and other related service providers. It emphasizes the importance of implementing the steps of shared problem-solving to improve instructional outcomes for students.

A Look at Collaboration - This article discusses the importance of teacher collaboration and how it can positively affect student achievement. When teachers work together to diagnose what they need to do, plan and teach interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness, the outcomes can be significantly enhanced.

HLP 1 - Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success - The article discusses why teachers and paraeducators collaborate. This collaboration sets the stage for learning by creating a positive, culturally inclusive environment with clear expectations, routines, and incentives that are explicitly taught and reinforced.

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ythrasher — 2025-06-19 02:35:05 UTC

Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services - This article focuses on the importance of communication skills for educators to effectively collaborate with families, support student learning, and secure needed services.

Two-way communication - (Classroom Management) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations | Fiveable - This article discusses how two-way communication is an interactive process where information flows in both directions between parties, allowing for feedback and clarification.

Working with parents of students with disabilities: 4 ways for schools to earn families’ trust | Exceptional Lives - This article discusses how effective family engagement can be challenging when working with families of students with disabilities. It also lists four ways to build trust:

Maintain regular communication with parents of students with disabilities.
Always be responsive to parents.
Treat families with respect.
Provide regular opportunities for family engagement.