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So... What is Specially Designed Instruction?

It's time to consider how we're addressing academic skill gaps. (Note: For the purpose of this article, the focus will be on academic SDI.)

When a child qualifies for Special Education services and has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), the primary benefit is receiving Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).

So what exactly does that mean?


"Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is defined as appropriate changes to the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction so