Who it applies too-Interventions apply to students who demonstrate any challenges they may face in academics, behaviors, social/emotional areas, including ones with disabilities, and general education students who many need support.

Examples-

Check in/out system with a teacher or mentor

Small group reading for struggling readers

Group for building social skills for students on the autism spectrum disorder.

Additional Resource:
RTI Action Network: What is Intervention? – Explains intervention tiers and examples within an RTI model. https://www.rtinetwork.org/

High-Leverage/Evidence-Based Practices:

• HLP 11: Identifying and Prioritizing Long- and Short-Term Learning Goals – Helps guide targeted interventions. HLPs.org

• Intensive Intervention (NCII) – Provides research-based intervention strategies. https://intensiveintervention.org/

Who it applies too-

Differentiation applies to all scholars, english language learners, gifted students, and those with or without disabilities.

Examples-

Using leveled text on the same topic

Providing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic options for a lesson

Offering a students different ways to present a lesson, like making a poster or writing a report

Additional Resource:
Tomlinson, Differentiated Instruction Overview – A widely used resource explaining differentiation strategies.

http://www.ascd.org/research-a-topic/differentiated-instruction-resources.aspx

High-Leverage/Evidence-Based Practices:

• HLP 19: Use Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student’s Strengths and Needs – Supports differentiation planning. https://highleveragepractices.org/

• UDL (Universal Design for Learning) Guidelines – Research-based framework for differentiation.

  https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

Who it applies too-

Accommodations apply to students with disabilities under IDEA or section 504.

Examples-

The use of text to speech software

Extended time on tests

Seating near the teacher

Additional Resource:
Understood.org: Accommodations for Students – Family-friendly guide to accommodations. https://www.understood.org/

High-Leverage/Evidence-Based Practices:

• HLP 16: Use Explicit Instruction – Helps students effectively benefit from accommodations.

  https://highleveragepractices.org/

• Accommodations Manual (CEC) – Evidence-based guidance.

  https://exceptionalchildren.org/

Who it applies too-

Adaption applies to students with disabilities in the general or special educational settings.

Examples-

Graphic organizers that support comprehension

Simplified worksheets or tests

Key vocabulary highlighted in reading materials

Additional Resource:
Inclusive School Practices Toolkit – Explains adaptations and inclusive strategies.

https://iod.unh.edu/projects/national-center-inclusive-education

High-Leverage/Evidence-Based Practices:

HLP 12: Systematically Design Instruction Toward a Learning Goal – Aligns adaptations with goals.

https://highleveragepractices.org/

Who it applies too-

Modifications apply to the students that have significant disabilities and can not meet the grade level expectations even with the accommodations/adaptations.

Examples-

Reduced learning expectations in curriculum

Using simplified text that is not grade level standards

Alternate math assessments focusing on money skills

Additional Resource:
IRIS Center: Accommodations vs. Modifications – Clear explanations and examples. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/

High-Leverage/Evidence-Based Practices:

HLP 13: Adapt Curriculum Tasks and Materials for Specific Learning Goals – Supports modifications for individualized learning.

https://highleveragepractices.org/

Who it applies too- SDI applies to the students who qualify for special education under IDEA.

Examples-

Using social skills lesson for students with autism

Teaching reading decoding skills through a structured multi-sensory program.

Direct instruction in organizational skills

Additional Resource:
CEC: Specially Designed Instruction – Defines SDI and provides teaching guidance.

https://exceptionalchildren.org/

High-Leverage/Evidence-Based Practices:

• HLP 14: Teach Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence – Commonly used in SDI.

  https://highleveragepractices.org/

• EBPs for Students with SLD (NCII) – Research-based SDI practices. https://intensiveintervention.org/