Meaningful Access Through Differentiation and Specially Designed Instruction (ESC) - 36197

This professional development session equips educators with practical tools and strategies to ensure students with a range of learning needs can meaningfully engage in instruction within the general education setting. Participants will explore how differentiated instruction and specially designed instruction (SDI) work together to provide appropriate access to the curriculum for all learners. This session supports teachers in delivering high-quality instruction aligned to legal and instructional requirements, while building confidence in planning for and responding to academic needs. This session is aligned with the FAPE, LRE, and Instructional Strategies portions of the TEA-Required Self-Assessment and TEA Identified Areas of Non-Compliance.

Schedule & Location
2/25/2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ESC 11
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Audiences
Teacher - Special Education, Charter School Personnel, Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists, Teacher - General Education, Assistant Principals, Instructional Leaders, Principals
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will understand the roles of differentiation and SDI, use student data to plan targeted supports, design accessible lessons, and collaborate effectively to support students with IEPs.
Session 63866
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Seats Left 45
T-TESS 1.3,2.4

Registration Deadline 2/25/2026
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 06:00
T-PESS

Presenter
Devon Spence-Herron ESC Region 11


Devon Spence-Herron

For assistance contact:

Devon Spence-Herron
Special Education Specialist
DSpence-Herron@esc11.net
(817) 740-7625

Christi Perkins

For assistance contact:

Christi Perkins
SpEd Instructional Specialist
cperkins@esc11.net
(817) 740-7769