Frequently Used Instructional Terms by https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2 Definitions, examples, and resources for common instructional terms used in special education. en-us 2025-08-20 16:37:41 UTC 2025-08-20 18:29:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549208232 Interventions are extra supports or strategies teachers use when students struggle with a skill. They are more focused and direct then regular classroom teaching and aim to close learning or behavior gaps.

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  • Small reading groups focusing on phonics or comprehension.

  • A behavior chart with rewards for meeting daily goals.

  • Extra math practice using flashcards or online programs.

    • ]]>     2025-08-20 16:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549211852     Website resource shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549256010 National Center on Intensive Intervention--Provides tools and guides for academic and behavior interventions. https://intensiveintervention.org

    ]]>     2025-08-20 17:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549256010     High-Leverage Practice (HLP) shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549257872 HLP #6: Use explicit instruction--Teachers model the skill, guide students through practice, and then allow independent practice with feedback. https://highleveragepractices.org

    ]]>     2025-08-20 17:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549257872     Definition shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549259428 Differentiation is when teachers change how they teach so that all students can learn the same content in ways that fit their needs. It doesn't lower the standard but adjusts the teaching method, materials, or pace.

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  • Offering different reading materials on the same topic at varying levels of difficulty.

  • Allowing students to choose between writing an essay, making a poster, or giving a presentation.

  • Giving extra practice problems to students who need more support while challenging advanced students with enrichment tasks.

    • ]]>     2025-08-20 17:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549262994     Website resource shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549264609 ASCD: Differentiated Instruction -- Provides strategies for tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs. https://www.ascd.org/resources/differentiated-instruction

    ]]>     2025-08-20 17:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549264609     High-Leverage Practice (HLP) shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549266064 HLP #19: Use flexible grouping -- Teachers group and regroup students based on needs, skills, and progress to provide targeted instruction. https://highlevelpractices.org


    ]]>     2025-08-20 17:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549266064     Definition shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549267407 Accommodations are changes in how a student learns or shows what they know, without changing the actual learning goals or expectations. They help level the playing field so students with challenges can still work on grade-level standards.

    ]]>     2025-08-20 17:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549267407     Who it applies to shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549268848 Accommodations are mainly for students with disabilities (covered under IDEA other Section 504), but they can also support students with temporary needs (like a broken arm). They do not change the curriculum, only the access to it.

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  • Giving extra time on a test or assignment

  • Allowing a student to answer verbally instead of writing.

  • Providing a quiet space to work with fewer distractions.

    • ]]>     2025-08-20 17:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549269745     Website resource shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549271180 Understood.org: Accommodations -- Explains different types of accommodations and how they support student success. https://www.understood.org/articles/accommodations

    ]]>     2025-08-20 17:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549271180     High-Leverage Practice (HLP): shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549273207 HLP #5: Adapt curriculum tasks and materials for specific learning goals -- Teachers make adjustments so students can participate fully while still meeting standards. https://highleveragepractices.org

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  • Using larger print or audiobooks for students with vision difficulties

  • Allowing a student to use a calculator for math facts if they struggle with memory.

  • Simplifying directions into shorter steps and pairing them with visuals.

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    ]]>     2025-08-20 18:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549279619     High-Leverage Practice (HLP) shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549281073 HLP #16: Use explicit instruction with scaffolding --Teachers provide step-by-step supports (like visuals or prompts) to help students master skills. https://highleveragepractices.org

    ]]>     2025-08-20 18:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549281073     Definition shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549282398 Modifications change what a student is expected to learn. Unlike accommodations or adaptations, which help students access grade-level material, modifications lower or adjust the learning expectations to better match the student's abilities.

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  • A student works on basic addition while the class is doing multi-digit multiplication.

  • Shortening an assignment from 20 questions to 10.

  • Providing a simplified reading passage instead of the grade-level text.

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    ]]>     2025-08-20 18:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549287737     High-Leverage Practice (HLP) shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549289633 HLP #12: Systematically design instruction toward a specific learning goal -- Teachers adjust content and goals to match the student's abilities while still working toward progress. https://highleveragepractices.org

    ]]>     2025-08-20 18:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549289633     Definition shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549292144 Specifically Designed Instruction (SDI) is instruction that is tailored to meet a student's unique needs as written in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). It goes beyond general classroom teaching and is customized so the student can make progress in the curriculum.

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  • Teaching reading using a multi sensory program (like Orton-Gillingham) for student with dyslexia.

  • Breaking down complex math concepts into step-by-step lessons with repeated practice.

  • Providing direct social skills instruction for a student with autism.

    • ]]>     2025-08-20 18:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549294753     Website resource shayaterry101 https://padlet.com/shayaterry101/ehj988b6idhrgrs2/wish/3549303328 Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR): Specifically Designed Instruction -- Offers resources to help families and teachers understand what SDI looks like. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/sdi/


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