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A basic overview of SDI for teachers and parents. Parents participate in evaluating their child's IEP for SDI components.

Recorded: Aug. 2020

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Specially Designed Instruction - An Explanation for Parents!

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2024 Video from Indiana.

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There is a great template on how to write an IEP goal with SDI (aligned with IDEA law).

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Strand 2: Demystifying Specially Designed Instruction

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Each of these four components should be used in planning SDI and IEP goals collaboratively.

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University of Kentucky and SDI

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Maryland State Dept. of Ed. and SDI

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Specially Designed Instruction w/ MSDE Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services

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SDI in Secondary Settings: Areas of Focus for SDI

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SDI in Secondary Settings: Areas of Focus for SDI

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Ensuring Specially Designed Instruction in Secondary Settings

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Specially Designed Instruction- A integral part of "What Special Education looks like today"

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Here is a high school Algebra I introductory unit plan that includes Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) supports aligned with students’ IEP goals, progress monitoring, and inclusive practices based on the documents you provided:

Unit Plan: Introduction to Algebra I

Grade Level: 9th Grade
Duration: 3 Weeks (15 class days)
Unit Theme: Foundations of Algebra – Variables, Expressions, and Equations

Unit Objectives

By the end of this unit, all students will be able to:

1. Define and use variables and algebraic expressions.

2. Apply the order of operations correctly.

3. Solve and simplify one-step and two-step equations.

4. Interpret and create expressions and equations from real-world scenarios.

Standards Addressed

Aligned to Arkansas Mathematics Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Algebra I.

Assessment Plan

Pre-assessment: Diagnostic quiz on pre-algebra skills.

Formative Assessments: Exit tickets, math journals, daily problem sets.

Summative Assessment: Unit test with multiple-choice and open-response items.

Progress Monitoring: Bi-weekly skill probes for students with disabilities tied to IEP goals.

Lesson Sequence Overview

WeekTopicActivitiesSDI StrategiesIEP Alignment & Monitoring1Variables & ExpressionsConcept map, matching activity, foldablesUse of visuals and manipulatives; direct instructionStudents with LD: Modeling expressions and pre-teaching vocabulary specially-designed-inst…1Order of OperationsInteractive notes, error analysis tasksSmall-group reteach sessions; color-coded stepsProgress data tracked through station review quizzesspecially-designed-inst…2One-Step EquationsHands-on balancing scale activity; IXL practiceScaffolded worksheets; peer pairing with structured rolesMath calculation IEP goal progress monitoring weekly specially-designed-inst…2Two-Step EquationsReal-life scenarios (word problems), graphic organizersExplicit instruction with guided practice; use of worked examplesObservation logs + rubric-based assessments for multi-step problem solvingspecially-designed-inst…3Review & AssessmentEscape room activity, practice testTesting accommodations (extended time, reduced distractions)Post-assessment compared with baseline to assess growth specially-designed-inst…

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Supports

1. Content Adaptation

Present information using multiple modalities: auditory, visual, kinesthetic.

Use instructional-level reading materials for word problems for students with reading difficultiesspecially-designed-inst….

Provide chunked content to reduce cognitive load.

2. Methodology

Emphasize direct, explicit instruction and modeling of problem-solving strategies.

Use evidence-based methods like:

Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) approaches.

Self-monitoring checklists.

Repetition and spiraling back to core skills.

3. Delivery

Co-teaching model (general educator + special educator).

Frequent check-ins, small group instruction, or 1:1 reteaching.

Delivery location aligned with LRE decision (general education setting with SDI supports embedded).

Implementation Plan for Teachers

Before Lessons

Review IEPs and SDI needs.

Plan differentiated stations and formative assessments.

Communicate with special education teacher or inclusion staff.

During Lessons

Document use of SDI (e.g., behavior charts, math journals with feedback).

Use formative data to adapt pacing and groupings.

Provide real-time scaffolds and accommodations (speech-to-text, calculator use, etc.).

After Lessons

Conduct data team meetings to assess progress monitoring tools.

Reflect on SDI effectiveness using coaching rubrics and teacher logsspecially-designed-inst….

Adjust goals or supports based on documented student responses.

Family & Student Engagement

Send home simplified guides explaining strategies.

Invite families to contribute examples of math use in home life.

Use home-based activities for reinforcement aligned with SDI plansMeaningful Access Leade….

Integration with AR SPDG Priorities

This unit plan embodies the goals of Arkansas SPDG to:

Increase implementation of SDI and evidence-based practices.

Improve IEP outcomes through person-centered planning.

Utilize data-driven decision-making and collaborative teaching teams

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Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Conference

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This binder contains information and resources from the individual sessions of the ESC 11 SDI Conference

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SDI is to be based upon the specific skills the student                                         does not have which are necessary for them to                                                                   improve their performance required for their                                              measurable annual goals.

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Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is the process of customizing content, teaching methods, or instructional delivery to help an individual student acquire specific skills.