Hierarchy of Cueing and Prompting

This chart organizes the levels of support a student might need from least to most invasive. The hierarchy helps staff identify a student’s needs and provide the right level of support. 

Note: Educators should plan to provide the least invasive support for the student to be successful and have a plan for fading. For students who require a full physical prompt, the technique of hand-under-hand is preferable.

This document aligns with the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Quality Indicator IV: Differentiated Instruction.