by Chandra Williams | Jun 6, 2023 | Special Education
When it comes to meeting the diverse needs of students with learning disabilities, there is no tool quite as transformative as Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Today, we delve into the world of SDI, illustrating how it can revolutionize the educational journey of...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 6, 2023 | Special Education
Every student’s learning needs are unique and deserve personalized attention. This is the foundation of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), an educational approach developed to meet the individual learning needs of students with disabilities. This article is a...
by Chandra Williams | Mar 16, 2021 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, ELL and ESL, Parent Engagement, School Leaders, Special Education, Students At Risk
Virtual learning offers clear student achievement benefits for students with special needs; however, we also know educators face unique challenges trying to engage these students through remote instruction. Let’s consider how principals and other school leaders can...
by Chandra Williams | Dec 29, 2020 | Equity and Excellence, School Improvement, Special Education, Uncategorized
At the Center for Student Achievement Solutions, we help school leaders create strategies to improve student achievement. If you’re familiar with the achievement gap (also known as the equity gap), it may not surprise you to learn that students with disabilities often...
by Chandra Williams | May 19, 2020 | ELL and ESL, Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
Summer school will look different this year because most students have lacked the instructional hours, structured classroom, and individualized supports needed to help them successfully complete the 2019-2020 school year. In the same way research shows that students...