• What is SDI?
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• Responsive, systematic instruction in addition to and different from high quality differentiated instruction and universal design for learning (UDL) made available to all students
• Customized, individualized instruction described in the IEP and lesson/treatment plans with the intent to accelerate student progress beyond that which is available with the provision of multi-tiered instruction and intervention in general education alone
• Required, rather than merely beneficial, for student to meet educational standards
• Occurs within a multi-tiered system of support framework

• Eligible students with an identified disability and,
• Have an IEP describing - unique needs from disability, goals, supports, accommodations, modifications, and services designed to accelerate progress

• Highly qualified special education teachers, including BK certified teachers, and related service providers with specialized training and competency in the area of need (e.g., license, education, and/or credentials), in collaboration with general education teachers

Who provides SDI?

• Highly qualified special education teachers, including BK certified teachers, and related service providers with specialized training and competency in the area of need (e.g., license, education, and/or credentials), in collaboration with general education teachers
• General education teachers, therapy assistants and paraprofessionals, under the supervision of the special education teacher or related service provider, may assist in the provision of specially designed instruction, but may not be the primary provider of SDI