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The purpose of
A Guide for Implementing Specially Designed Instruction within an Integrated Tiered System of Supports is to support local education agency and public agency staff in the process of collaboratively developing, implementing, and evaluating Individualized Education Programs to accelerate the progress of students with disabilities. This Guide serves as a resource for local professional learning and is a companion to the
Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education Technical Assistance Bulletin Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The document focuses on the practical aspects of designing and delivering specially designed instruction within a school-wide multi-tiered system of supports. While elements of this Guide can be used in isolation, as an integrated whole, it offers updated information to assist local education agency leaders, educators and service providers, and student planning teams in the co-development, co-implementation, and co-evaluation of specially designed instruction to accelerate individual student progress and improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.
Parent Information Series Guidebooks
MSDE is proud to partner with our families through the publication of our new Parent Information Series.
These booklets provide essential information for families of students with disabilities from ages 3 through 21 on important topics that increase collaboration between home and school in planning for their child's education.
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Success for All Students in the General Education Classroom: A Guide for Inclusive Practices
The
Inclusive Practices Guide serves as a practical resource for classroom practitioners and school administrators. Its primary goal is to foster greater inclusion of students with disabilities in general education settings by equipping educators with specific differentiation strategies that can be applied across a wide range of subjects.
The guide is organized by academic content areas and special education support topics, allowing educators to easily select the information and strategies most relevant to their needs. This user-friendly format ensures that teachers can quickly access and implement effective practices to support diverse learners.