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Randi Saulter

 "Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood."

- Helen Keller






Education:
M.S. in Communicative Disorders, San Francisco State University
M.A. in Special Education, San Francisco State University
M.A. in Elementary Education, San Francisco State University
 
Years of DI Experience:
30+

Randi Saulter has an extensive history with Direct Instruction programs and materials, having helped districts, schools, and teachers from Ohio to San Francisco implement DI programs since 1989. Randi is a proven and effective DI trainer and coach, and has trained a variety of subjects, including reading, math, language arts, and writing. With her wealth of curriculum knowledge and experience analyzing classroom and school-wide data, Randi is able to ensure that schools choose the most pertinent materials and programs for their specific situation.

Randi received her M.S. in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University, a Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential for Speech-Language-Hearing, a Certification in Language Acquisition and Development, a California State License in Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology, and a Special Class Authorization for Severe Disorders of Language. Much of Randi’s work has been with students with severe language disorders, and she has worked with Special Education Programs often throughout her career. Randi also has an M.A. in Special Education, as well as one in Elementary Education from San Francisco State University, and has completed doctoral course work in Urban Education at the University of San Francisco.

Implementing Direct Instruction Successfully

When implemented fully, Direct Instruction (DI) is unparalleled in its ability to improve student performance and enhance students’ self-esteem. In order to implement DI effectively, much more is required than simply purchasing instructional materials. The following two-part tutorial guides administrators, teachers, and coaches through the key features of a successful DI implementation. Part I provides an overview of the steps schools need to take in preparation for a DI implementation before school starts, while Part II provides an overview of the steps schools need to take after school has started.

IMPORTANT: This tutorial is an intensive video series comprised of 18 segments, each followed by a series of questions. Users should allow approximately three hours to watch the videos and complete the questions. NIFDI recognizes the high demand for time placed on school officials and, for this reason, has structured the tutorial so users may stop at any time and later resume where they left off.

Enroll in the tutorial here


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New to Direct Instruction? Watch the Introduction to Direct Instruction Video Series before taking the online tutorial.

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