Ever catch yourself wondering, “Am I actually doing SDI the way I’m supposed to?” Stephanie’s got you covered in this episode. She breaks down what SDI really means, how it’s different from accommodations or just good teaching, and what you need to make it work for your students.

SDI is all about giving students instruction that’s tailored to their unique needs and directly tied to their IEP goals. It’s not extra work or some fancy new program—it’s smart, focused teaching that helps your students move forward.

In this episode, Stephanie talks about:

• The must-have tools to get SDI right—like using the IEP as your roadmap, simple ways to collect data, picking the best instructional strategies, and using visuals to help kids learn
• How to plan lessons by working backwards from those IEP goals so it feels doable, not overwhelming
• Real-life examples of SDI in action for reading, writing, math, behavior, and communication
• Tips to keep your SDI consistent without burning out—think block scheduling and teaming up with paras and gen ed teachers

By the end, you’ll see why SDI isn’t more work—it’s just smarter work. Stephanie gives you a clear, practical way to deliver instruction that really fits your students and track their progress with confidence.

If you want a refresher on the basics, check out Episode 2 for the full scoop on what SDI is all about.

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https://www.theintentionaliep.com/differences-sdi-differentiation/

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