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.

a secondary classroom
Organise your classroom (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • access all classroom areas
  • transition smoothly
Student stands in front of presentation screen in front of class
Adjust oral assessments for student success (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • reduce anxiety
  • demonstrate knowledge
Teacher stands in front of class showing sheet of paper
Create assignment exemplars
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • understand the task
  • build confidence
Teacher working with students
Develop exam preparation skills
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • improve confidence
  • improve test performance
  • decrease exam anxiety
Teacher supervise secondary school students
Actively supervise your class (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • feel safe and secure
  • meet behavioural expectations
A teacher and a student talking
Respond constructively to student behaviour (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • build self-esteem
  • stay on task
Student taking a photo of a schedule
Use visual schedules (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • understand expectations
  • learn new concepts
Students in front of a microscope
Establish classroom expectations (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • understand consequences
Teacher, support partner and parent talking
Communicating with parents (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • be understood
  • feel supported