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.
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
Fee
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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
For assistance contact:
Devon Spence-Herron
Special Education Specialist
DSpence-Herron@esc11.net
(817) 740-7625
For assistance contact:
Christi Perkins
SpEd Instructional Specialist
cperkins@esc11.net
(817) 740-7769
Offered Again On
- 2/25/2026 8:00 am
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