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Stephanie DeLussey discusses the prompt hierarchy and strategies for fading prompts to promote student independence in special education.

If a student can only complete a task when an adult steps in, are we teaching the skill… or teaching dependence? In this episode, Stephanie is unpacking the prompt hierarchy, prompt dependency, and what it actually looks like to fade support in a way that builds real student independence. With practical examples and easy-to-apply strategies, this episode will have you rethinking the way prompting shows up in your classroom. In this episode, Stephanie: • Breaks down the different levels of the prompt hierarchy and what they look like in real classrooms • Shares simple ways to start fading prompts without overwhelming students • Explains how teams can work together to reduce prompt dependency and build student independence over time If you’ve ever had a student who relies heavily on adult support, this episode will give you practical ways to step back intentionally and create more opportunities for independence throughout the school day. Download the Free Prompt Hierarchy Poster here Not a member? Join Today — you can get 50% off your first month of membership https://products.theintentionaliep.com/tii-membership-50off1stmonth-podcast/ For more information, check out more of…

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