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Specially Designed Instruction

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is a vital part of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), providing students with disabilities the individualized support they need to thrive. This category is dedicated to offering resources and specially designed instruction examples to help educators and parents create meaningful, effective learning plans. From adapting curriculum and modifying teaching techniques to addressing unique learning needs, you’ll find actionable strategies to implement SDI successfully.

Explore detailed examples of specially designed instruction for various subjects, skills, and grade levels. Whether you’re focused on academic interventions, behavioral strategies, or skill-building activities, these resources are here to guide you. Empower students with personalized support that fosters their growth and ensures they reach their full potential.

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Specially Designed Instruction

9 Perspective-Taking Activities for Kids: IEP-Friendly Tools That Work

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Specially Designed Instruction

50 Test Taking Strategies for Paper and Online Tests

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How to Start a Conversation (When It Feels Impossible)

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Specially Designed Instruction

How to Teach Self-Advocacy Skills: Strategies and Accommodations for an IEP

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15 Evidence-Based Social Skills Interventions That Actually Work in IEPs

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504 Accommodations and IEP Accommodations | Specially Designed Instruction

IEP Intervention Bank: Common, Evidence-Based Strategies that Work

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Note Taking Strategies for Students with IEPs: ADHD, Dyslexia, and Executive Functioning

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Specially Designed Instruction

8 Practical Study Skills Strategies for Students with IEPs & 504 Plans

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Specially Designed Instruction

25 SDI Examples for an IEP, by subject area.

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