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.

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
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
Calendar
Consistently use routines and schedules (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • feel less anxious
  • transition smoothly
  • know what is coming next
Young secondary students walking through hallway
Prepare students for transitions (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • manage transitions
  • be less anxious
Teacher leaning over student's desk and looking at student.
Structure tasks using work systems (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
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