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 task analysis for skill development
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • learn new skills
  • work independently
  • build self-confidence
Teacher working with students
Actively supervise your class
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • feel safe and secure
  • meet behavioural expectations
Teacher, support partner and parent talking
Communicating with parents (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • be understood
  • feel supported
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
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
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
Teacher leaning over student's desk and looking at student.
Structure tasks using work systems
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • plan and organise
  • build independence
  • understand expectations
Teacher looking at a student
Conduct an ABC analysis
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • be accepted by their peers
  • feel supported