What is a Mild/Moderate Special Day Class (SDC)?
Published: Mar. 14, 2022Updated: Mar. 17, 2022
A Mild/Moderate Special Day Class (SDC; sometimes referred to as SAI, or specialized academic instruction) is a more restrictive class, which uses the general education curriculum and may also include intervention curriculum. These classes are smaller and are taught by a credentialed special education teacher at a slower pace.
For more, see our article Placement Options and the Least Restrictive Environment.
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