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WorksheetsTest your SDI Knowledge
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following best describes the purpose for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in Henry County Schools?
To facilitate a deep understanding of SDI and its connection to the Balanced Model of Instruction
To provide a list of all available special education programs
To replace the general curriculum for all students
To outline only the legal requirements for special education
Why is it important for SDI to be related to complexity and to maintain high expectations?
To ensure that students with disabilities are challenged and can progress on their annual goals
To make the instruction easier for teachers to deliver
To lower the expectations for students with disabilities
To ensure that all students receive the same instruction regardless of their needs
How does a general education teacher contribute to the implementation of SDI for students with special needs?
Integrates SDI into the lesson planning process and considers SDI when creating learning activities, assignments, assessments, and projects.
Provides speech therapy to students with communication needs.
Conducts observations and provides feedback to school-based staff.
Leads a review of concepts for all students.
A school administrator is observing a classroom and reviewing weekly lesson plans. What should they be able to recognize regarding SDI?
When SDI is being implemented effectively.
How to provide speech therapy to students.
How to facilitate sensory integration.
How to create individualized education plans.
Which of the following best describes the role of ESE leadership in supporting SDI?
Provide coaching and monitoring to school-based staff.
Lead a review of concepts for students.
Facilitate the use of assistive technology.
Model explicit/direct instruction.
A paraprofessional is working under the supervision of a special education teacher. Which of the following tasks might they perform to support SDI?
Teach independence skills such as raising a hand, asking for help, or modeling other students.
Provide ongoing resources and strategies necessary for the outlined instruction.
Identify when SDI is being implemented effectively.
Provide speech therapy to students.
What should teachers consider when adapting instruction for students with disabilities?
How to make the curriculum easier for all students
How to ensure students are not penalized for learning differences and have equal access to the curriculum
How to change the content standards for students with disabilities
How to avoid documenting student progress
A case manager is reviewing the implementation of SDI for a student. What should they focus on to ensure consistency and fidelity?
The student’s participation in extracurricular activities
The strategy, methodology, and expectations for SDI
The student’s lunch schedule
The number of homework assignments given
Specially Designed Instruction is NOT…
Differentiated instruction
A change in the instructional level, content, or criteria for meeting a standard
Lowering the expectations or changing what is expected for the student to learn and/or demonstrate mastery
All of the above
Which of the following is a key component of effective Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)?
Aligning instruction with the student’s IEP goals
Using the same instructional strategies for all students
Focusing only on classroom management techniques
Lowering academic standards for students with disabilities
What is the primary purpose of adapting materials in SDI?
To ensure that students with disabilities can access and engage with the general curriculum.
To make lessons shorter for all students.
To eliminate assessments for students with disabilities.
To provide the same resources to every student.
Which professional is primarily responsible for monitoring the progress of students receiving SDI?
Special education teacher
School counselor
Paraprofessional
School nurse
