This course is only for school districts and Head Start programs within Heartland AEA.  A 3 year commitment is required.

The Iowa Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) framework empowers early childhood practitioners
to diagnose, design, and deliver high-quality specially designed instruction. Embedded learning is
a foundation of this course so that students have multiple opportunities to engage across the daily
setting and routines. However students may also need individualized instruction in specific skills
and intensified instruction to progress toward grade level standards. Participants will examine
fidelity tools, professional learning materials, supports for coaching practices and action planning
to promote high-quality specially designed instruction using DEC recommended practices.

RECOMMENDED TEXT: It''s recommended, but not required, that participants purchase a copy
of “Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs" by Susan R. Sandall & Dr.
Ilene S. Schwartz (either the second or third edition). It is available from Amazon or Barnes &
Noble.