Secondary School

Discover a range of evidence-based practices and resources for secondary teachers aimed at creating inclusive classrooms for diverse learners, including students on the autism spectrum. Practice topics cover classroom management and sensory considerations to social/emotional wellbeing, behavioural supports, and more.

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Use visual self-management tools (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • build greater independence
  • maintain on-task behaviour
Teacher talking with parent and student
Share information through home–school communication (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • be supported across settings
Male teacher talking with three teenage female students
Foster school connectedness using the WISE model (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • increase self-esteem
  • improve resilience
  • increase school connectedness
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Harnessing student interests (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • be more engaged
  • focus across topics
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Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • feel connected
  • feel valued
Student studying near bench
Provide a safe calm space for students (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • learn self-regulation
  • reduce behavioural dysregulation
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Embed opportunities for choice making (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • make decisions
  • build independence
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Use instructional sequences (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • know what to expect
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Use visual supports to increase understanding (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • learn new concepts
  • follow lengthy instructions