SDI Adaptations Series: What Educators Need to Know

According to IDEA Sec. 300.39(b)(3), “[s]pecially designed instruction [SDI] means 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, so that the child can meet the educational standards within the jurisdiction of the public agency that apply to all children.” This collection of tip sheets provides key considerations, guiding questions, and evidence-based examples of content adaptations, delivery adaptations, and methodology adaptations.