Specially Designed Instruction
In practical terms, specially designed instruction (SDI) is instruction that is tailored to a particular student.
It addresses their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; accounts for their disability; provides modifications or adaptations to content; and encourages access to the general education curriculum.
SDI is defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as “adapting, as appropriate to the needs of an eligible child under this part, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction—
(i) To address the unique needs of the child that result from the child’s disability; and
(ii) To ensure access of the child to the general curriculum…”
SDI can be provided in a variety of domains (i.e. academic, behavioral, social, etc.). Although often confused, SDI is not differentiation (designing for all learners); an accommodation (providing a change in how the student obtains information, such as Braille); or a modification (adjusting the content a student is meant to access). SDI is often provided by a special education teacher in a co-taught setting.
Source: ed.gov
Bringing Instructional Strategies Home
Brolly
Brolly is a software that digitizes special education service tracking and progress monitoring, offering a streamlined, efficient, and accurate approach to IEP management and compliance. Here’s how Brolly can benefit your district:
- Efficient Tracking: Digitally track and document special education service minutes, reducing paperwork and minimizing errors.
- Goal Progress Monitoring: Easily monitor and report on IEP goal progress, ensuring that students are meeting their objectives.
- Compliance Assurance: Stay compliant with federal and state regulations by having all necessary documentation and
HiNAIA Educational Technology
HiNAIA is an AI-powered adaptive learning platform developed to simplify special education. Designed in collaboration with educators, clinicians, and researchers, HiNAIA helps schools deliver individualized education at scale, aligning a solution to the special education ecosystem and the goals of IDEA, IEPs and Section 504.
HiNAIA supports teachers and administrators through the following capabilities:
- The Student Experience
- Real-time personalized instruction with scaffolding resources that align to the student’s goals with evidence-based practices.
- Integrates Universal Design for Learning
Empowering Educators to Design and Deliver Effective Accommodations
Using Video Self-Reflection to Support Collaborative Learning for Students With Learning Disabilities
CEC & PROGRESS Center PD Series | Specially Designed Instruction (SDI): Practical Approaches for Adapting Instructional Content, Methodology, and Delivery
Let's Go Learn
Let’s Go Learn provides adaptive, data-driven tools that help educators accelerate learning, streamline compliance, and support the unique needs of every student. Our online platform blends powerful diagnostics with personalized instruction and real-time progress monitoring—saving educators time while driving measurable growth.
Our reading and math diagnostics pinpoint student learning gaps and connect directly to personalized lessons that adapt as students progress. With Airma, our AI-powered assistant, educators can instantly draft present levels, IEP goals, and instructional recommendations
Life Centered Education 2.0
CEC’s online transition curriculum, Life Centered Education (LCE) is your all-in-one transition curriculum including lesson plans and assessments to promote independence. Lesson plans accessible by teachers; worksheets and assessments available to students via secure portal.
- Applicable
- Created by recognized transition experts in special education
- Content covers daily living, interpersonal, and employment skills
- Instruction includes activities, practice, and evaluations
- Appropriate for students spanning a wide range of age, ability, and interests
- LCE stores, tracks, and reports pre-post assessment
Specially Designed Instruction Observation Tool