Understanding Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

What is Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) intended to be in addition to?

• A) A replacement for core instruction

• B) Tier 1 instruction

• C) A computer program

• D) A place

Specially Designed Instruction is NOT...

• A) A Service

• B) A place

• C) What a teacher does

• D) Specific for the child

What does Specially Designed Instruction specifically involve?

• A) Teaching specific skills a student does not have access to and make progress in Tier 1

• B) A restatement of the content being taught

• C) What a student does, for example, a packet of work

• D) Not differentiating or UDL made available to all learners

What is Specially Designed Instruction NOT considered to be?

• A) A Service

• B) Required

• C) Could be beneficial

• D) In place of Tier 1 instruction

What are supplementary aids and services meant to be in the context of Tier 1 instruction?

• In place of core instruction and available to all learners

• A restatement of the core instruction

• In addition to Tier 1 instruction and specific for the child

• A packet of work that a student does

What are supplementary aids and services NOT considered to be?

• A service required for some students

• In place of core instruction and not a differentiation or UDL for all learners

• Teaching specific skills a student does not have access to

• What a teacher does to help a student make progress in Tier 1

What is the role of a teacher in providing supplementary aids and services?

• Offering a place for students to learn

• Providing a packet of work for students

• Teaching specific skills that are not part of Tier 1 instruction

• Delivering services and teaching specific skills a student needs to progress in Tier 1

How does Tier 1 instruction primarily differ from Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)?

• A) SDI is a more intensive level of instruction tailored to meet individual student needs.

• B) Tier 1 instruction is less structured and more student-led.

• C) SDI uses a different curriculum from Tier 1 instruction.

• D) Tier 1 instruction is only for students with disabilities.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of supplementary aids and services?

• A) To replace the need for Tier 1 instruction

• B) To provide additional support to help students access the general education curriculum

• C) To serve as the primary form of instruction for students with disabilities

• D) To segregate students based on their learning needs

How do supplementary aids and services support students in a general education setting?

• A) By providing an alternative curriculum

• B) By replacing the need for teacher instruction

• C) By assisting students to engage with the general education curriculum

• D) By segregating students based on their abilities