A Closer Look at HLP16 Explicit Instruction

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This past spring, members of R7CC and MDE presented this work at the national “Meeting the Moment” conference in Washington, D.C., showcasing MDE’s strategic and intentional approach to supporting students with disabilities.

“To support diverse learners, teachers need a critical set of practices to impact student learning and behavior, and the HLPs provide a foundational core of professional knowledge and skills. They can also be used across content areas and grade levels, making them widely applicable and practical,” Glickman said.

As Mississippi and other states grapple with the challenges of recruitment, retention and funding shortfalls, the need for more resources and systemic support for special education teachers has never been clearer.

Solving this challenge requires not only attracting new teachers but also retaining those already in the field by reducing their workloads and providing meaningful professional development opportunities. By addressing the conditions that lead to burnout and turnover, Mississippi hopes to make lasting improvements in special education.

“Every child, in every classroom, in every school deserves a high- quality education. As educators, we owe it to our students and ourselves to make the provision of daily, high- quality instruction the norm,” Benton said. “When we do, we can turn the key that opens a door of amazing possibilities for students.”

For more information on how your school administration and teachers can receive this “walk-through” training and toolkit at no cost, please contact MDE’s Executive Director of School Improvement, Sonja Robertson, Ph.D. at srobertson@mdek12.org or the NCC consultant, Kim Benton, Ed.D. at kbenton1270@ gmail.com.

The High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities and Supporting Students in Poverty with High Impact Instructional Strategies Toolkits are funded by the U.S. Department of Education through the National Comprehensive Center’s Network, which included 16 regions. Region 7 was represented by Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.