Coming Soon! Preschool Specially Designed Instruction PD Opportunity

Heartland AEA is excited to announce the upcoming Preschool Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Professional Development series for the 2025-26 school year. This statewide initiative is designed to empower early childhood educators with the knowledge and tools to deliver high-quality, specially designed instruction to improve outcomes for young learners with disabilities.

About Preschool SDI
Preschool SDI is part of Iowa’s commitment to inclusive, effective early childhood education. The SDI framework helps practitioners diagnose, design and deliver customized instruction, offering both embedded and individualized learning opportunities for preschool students. Participants will examine fidelity tools, professional learning materials, coaching supports and action planning resources, all grounded in the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices.

Scope & Sequence
For the full three-year scope and sequence of Preschool SDI, please visit the Preschool SDI website.

What Will Participants Learn?

• Year 1: Apply the critical features of the SDI Framework and DEC Recommended Practices, along with universal supports for inclusive classrooms to ensure effective SDI for all children.
• Year 2: Design evidence-based instruction that is embedded throughout the day and leverages child engagement and social learning opportunities as instructional foundations.
• Year 3: Use a data-based approach to measure fidelity and implement a plan for full integration of Preschool SDI practices.

2025-26 Training Dates and Locations:

Preschool SDI Year 1 (Central Cohort)
Sept. 24, 2025 Register for Session 54224

Preschool SDI Year 2

• Central Cohort: Oct. 1, 2025 Register for Session 54226
• South Cohort: Oct. 8, 2025 Register for Session 54225

Preschool SDI Year 3

• North Cohort: Oct. 15, 2025 Register for Session 54228
• West Cohort: Oct. 6, 2025 Register for Session 54227