CSTP 1 - Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning

1. Establish Clear Routines and Expectations: Use visual schedules, first-then boards, and consistent daily structures.

2. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression.

3. Differentiated Instruction: Adapt tasks based on individual student needs, levels, and goals.

4. Assistive Technology: Tools like communication devices (AAC), text-to-speech software, and adaptive keyboards.

5. Structured Teaching (TEACCH Model): Use structured physical spaces and task systems for predictable learning.

6. Positive Behavior Support (PBS): Reinforce positive behaviors through consistent feedback and incentives.

7. Active Student Response Techniques: Use strategies like choral responses, whiteboards, or response cards.

8. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Teach emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies.

9. Sensory Supports: Provide calming tools (fidgets, noise-canceling headphones, sensory corners).

10. Task Analysis and Prompting: Break tasks into small steps and use prompting hierarchies (least-to-most).
    
    

*Preschool Learning Foundations (ECSE)

*Present Level of Performance

*B4B Frameworks

CSTP Workshops

• TEACCH Autism Program – Structured teaching for students with autism and related needs.

• CAST UDL Guidelines – Comprehensive framework for UDL application.

• Center on PBIS – Resources on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

• IRIS Center – Modules on special education strategies.

• Understood.org – Tools and information for learning and attention issues.

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials – Resources for accessible instructional materials.

• Project Core – Supports for implementing universal communication for students with complex needs.*Motivators & preferred items to engage