Specially Designed Instruction: The Definitive Guide

Specially Designed Instruction: The Definitive Guide is an indispensable tool for anyone invested in the education of students with disabilities. The distinctiveness of this book lies in its focused approach on SDI, providing evidence-based strategies, practical applications, and addressing legal and ethical considerations in special education. This book stands out by offering a step-by-step guide for determining SDI, examples/nonexamples, case studies, clear objectives, and key vocabulary. This targeted approach results in a practical guide educators, administrators, and families can use to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Moreover, the book is designed to be inclusive and applicable across demographic spectra, emphasizing the intersectionality of students in special education, and ensuring content is relevant and applicable to all students entitled to a free appropriate public education. This book will ensure educators are well-equipped to meet the needs of their students effectively.

Author: Margaret Weiss,Michael Faggella-Luby,Lisa Goran
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 09/18/2025
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.95h x 6.15w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9781538199480

About the Author

Margaret P. Weiss, PhD, associate professor of special education at George Mason University, is a leading researcher of co-teaching and teacher preparation, author, and special educator.

Michael N. Faggella-Luby, PhD, professor of special education and core faculty of the ANSERS Institute at TCU researching learning strategies in subject-areas to improve outcomes for all learners, is an author, former high school administrator, and teacher.

Lisa Goran, PhD, CCC-SLP, teaching professor and department chair at the University of Missouri, is an SLP, special educator, author, and podcast host.

David F. Bateman, PhD, Special Education Consultant, is a leading author in special education law and policy, former due process hearing officer, special educator, and administrator, and current co-author of SpEdLawBlog.com.