The National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) is the world's foremost Direct Instruction (DI) support provider.
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Jun 11
NIFDI President Kurt Engelmann shares why strong school and district leadership is essential for successful DI implementation and student success. Read his LinkedIn post to learn more about the Administrator Leadership Institute happening in July. bit.ly/4aIQ7AT
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Jun 8
For the first time, we're offering both of our popular Coaching Academies as a single comprehensive training event! Join us July 6-9 in Leland, NC. Seize the opportunity to cover both Academies this summer—it's a chance you won't want to pass up! Register: bit.ly/48KDa8Y
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Jun 5
Join educators from around the world for the gold standard in Direct Instruction training. This year’s conference features renowned educators, including Anita Archer, Carl Hendrick, and Zach Groshell.
#NIFDIConf2026
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Jun 5
Make it a team experience and bring your colleagues. Many attendees make the trip a memorable professional learning experience by exploring beautiful Eugene in the evenings and on the weekend. Some groups even make time for white-water rafting and other local adventures.
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Register today! bit.ly/Eugene_2026
See the full brochure of trainings offered here: bit.ly/4dOBy19
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Jun 2
Take a look inside a real kindergarten classroom using RMSEK and see how sounds are explicitly taught.
In this clip, notice:
•Clear point-touch-signal to guide responses
•Active monitoring of every student response
•Positive affirmations that reinforce accuracy and confidence
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Jun 2
These practices may look simple, but they require intentional training and practice to deliver fluently and effectively.
Interested in building this level of implementation in your school or district? Learn more about how NIFDI can support you. bit.ly/4nd1G7v
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May 27
The latest episode of the Direct Instruction Podcast is now available! In this episode, Owen Engelmann, Direct Instruction program author, discusses the field-testing process for DI programs with Dr. Zach Groshell.
Listen here: bit.ly/4dQYZoV
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May 25
“Look at the research. The research supports the program.”
That’s the message from one school partner after seeing the impact of fully implementing Direct Instruction with support from NIFDI.
Watch here: buff.ly/88VmHZa
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May 25
“Being able to take students who started two grade levels behind and help them experience academic success for the first time… that’s priceless.”
At NIFDI, we’re proud to partner with schools to build campus capacity to help all students succeed.
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May 25
If you're interested in starting a DI implementation at your campus or district, fill out our contact form to connect with us: bit.ly/4nd1G7v
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May 22
NIFDI, in cooperation with Roger Bacon Academy, presents DI Coaching – An Intensive Summer Academy.
Intended Audience: Instructional coaches, peer coaches, and others responsible for observing instruction and improving student performance
📍 Leland, North Carolina
📅 July 6–9
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Participants will engage in:
Analyzing lesson progress and mastery data
Conducting effective classroom observations
Delivering meaningful feedback to teachers
Facilitating impactful professional development
Refining coaching skills to improve instructional effectiveness
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May 22
With effective peer coaching, staff development, and strong leadership, teachers who use DI will improve significantly, and students will progress farther and faster than they ever have before.
Space is limited to 15 participants. Register here: buff.ly/fvPsHHJ
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May 19
Has your district received training and on-site coaching support to implement Direct DI, and is now looking for ways to maintain high-fidelity implementation?
The Institute on Becoming an Effective DI Trainer at the National DI Conference can help your school or district.
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Read more about the Institute: buff.ly/zm8fVyN
Prospective participants must complete a separate application for admission into the institute.
Fill out the online application here: bit.ly/3POWxqX
Applications are due by May 30, 2026.
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May 14
More than 20 years later, A Tale of Two Schools still raises important questions about what it takes to help all students become successful readers. Watch: bit.ly/4tZDSrj
This documentary, narrated by Morgan Freeman, was produced for PBS in 2003.
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May 14
It portrays the efforts of two high-poverty schools to promote reading success in their classrooms: Walton Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas, and Bearden Elementary in the Mississippi Delta.
You can read more about the documentary on the official site here: to.pbs.org/4d8HkZy
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NIFDI provides comprehensive training and support for schools implementing DI programs. If you are interested in exploring how DI can help your students succeed, email us at info@nifdi.org.
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