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FIGURE 11 (CONT.) STRATEGIES AND TOOLS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Area of Activity
Related Strategies and Tools
Programming and instruction
• Universal design for learning (UDL) • Differentiated instruction (DI)
• Cooperative learning
• The tiered approach
• Accommodations and modifications
• Alternative programs (e.g., learning strategies course, cooperative education program,
short-term intervention programs, dual credits, Specialist High Skills Major program)
Communication and collaboration
• Communication log
• Recording and tracking tool
• Outreach initiatives to strengthen partnerships with parents and community agencies and
resources (e.g., creation of a hub [see Glossary]) • In-school support team/multidisciplinary team
• Collaborative problem solving
Capacity building
• System/school-wide staff training on:
o policies and protocols
o prevention and intervention programs and strategies
• New teacher and new administrator induction and mentorship programs
• Professional learning communities (PLCs)
• Ongoing professional development related to:
o understanding the needs of diverse learners
o targeted strategies to support students with special education needs
• Alignment of resources and initiatives
• Leadership development at school and system levels
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