Heather and Alex explore the power of constructive feedback in education, focusing on its role in boosting student motivation, engagement, and independence. Grounded in High Leverage Practice 22, the episode emphasizes how timely, specific, and goal-directed feedback transforms learning experiences and fosters self-regulation. They provide real-world examples and practical strategies, including digital platforms for synchronous feedback and the value of self-assessment. The discussion also highlights tailoring feedback to individual needs, ensuring it remains motivational and supportive. This episode offers educators actionable insights to refine their feedback techniques and drive student success. JOIN THE TLC NETWORK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thresholdlearning.org/tlcnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Heather and Marla explore High Leverage Practice 21 (HLP 21), focusing on strategies to help students generalize and maintain new skills across various settings. They discuss techniques like systematic reinforcement, environmental consistency, and self-management, emphasizing the difference between practice and true generalization. Marla shares real-world examples from her BCBA experience, while Heather underscores the value of collaboration among educators to foster student independence and create supportive learning environments. Their discussion provides actionable insights into promoting long-term skill retention and application.

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This episode dives into High-Leverage Practice 20 (HLP 20), focusing on providing intensive instruction tailored to students' unique learning and behavioral needs. Our host, Heather, is joined by Manny, an experienced RBT, as they share insights into using data-based individualization (DBI), explicit teaching, and small-group strategies to adapt instruction and match its intensity to each student’s challenges. The discussion emphasizes systematic, differentiated methods within tiered support systems, particularly tier three interventions for severe learning difficulties. Collaboration among educators, specialists, and families is highlighted as essential for creating effective, personalized educational strategies across self-contained, therapeutic, and general education settings.

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Join Candace and Heather as they dive into High-Leverage Practice 18, sharing essential strategies to boost active student engagement. This episode highlights research-backed techniques, personalized approaches, and real-life examples—including unconventional methods—to create dynamic, inclusive learning environments. Discover how fostering strong teacher-student relationships, providing constructive feedback, and embracing creativity can inspire even the most reluctant learners to thrive academically. JOIN THE TLC NETWORK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thresholdlearning.org/tlcnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This episode dives into HLP 17: Using Flexible Grouping, featuring instructional coach Ann Potter. Ann shares practical insights on tailoring group configurations to diverse learning needs, highlighting strategies for forming and managing both homogeneous and heterogeneous groups. The discussion emphasizes adaptability, with dynamic group assignments—ranging from small groups to individual instruction—aligned to specific learning goals. Flexible grouping is framed as a vital strategy for enhancing engagement, academic success, collaboration, and social skills, supported by contributions from educators and professional teaching standards. JOIN THE TLC NETWORK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thresholdlearning.org/tlcnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Heather and Alex explore explicit instruction (EI), a structured and systematic teaching approach that benefits both general and special education. They discuss its definition, practical applications, and advantages, highlighting key strategies like breaking down complex tasks, scaffolding, and fostering predictable routines. Heather emphasizes its role in creating consistent environments for special education, while Alex highlights its value in building foundational skills in general education. Together, they advocate for EI’s universal benefits in enhancing student engagement and success, urging its adoption in all classrooms to improve outcomes for diverse learners. JOIN THE TLC NETWORK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thresholdlearning.org/tlcnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Heather and Mary discuss scaffolded supports to address diverse student needs. They explore how effective scaffolding gradually shifts responsibility to students, emphasizing collaboration between general and special educators, neuropsych evaluations, and flexible teaching methods. Drawing from Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, they illustrate how these strategies empower students toward greater independence, while Mary shares insights on fostering a supportive environment through professional development and strong educator relationships.

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Heather Volchko and Lathyrelle Isler dive into High Leverage Practice 14, discussing strategies to teach cognitive and metacognitive skills for learning and independence. They explore practical applications within diverse educational settings, from early learners to high school, emphasizing mindfulness, feedback, and explicit instruction. Highlighting real-world examples, they underscore the importance of creating supportive learning environments and the role of school leaders in enabling these strategies' success. JOIN THE TLC NETWORK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thresholdlearning.org/tlcnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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