Empowering Special Educators Through High Leverage Practice Training - Kent ISD

Michigan’s first statewide training focused on High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) offers a structured, practice-based approach to professional learning for special education educators. Designed for instructional teams, this year-long experience builds real-world capacity to improve instruction, engagement, and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Who Should Attend

Training Sequence

Day 1 & 2: October 22 and 24, 2025

Day 3:  February 4, 2026

Day 4:  May 20, 2026

Focus Areas

• HLP 16: Explicit Instruction

• HLP 9: Teaching Social Behaviors

• HLP 6 & 12: Data-Informed Planning & Adjustment

Cost

• Districts should plan for travel, lodging, and release time