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What our partners say…

“I would use the word transformational to describe our relationship with NIFDI.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Robin Shakespeare, Director of Education - Midland Academies Trust, UK

“NIFDI support was exemplary. It was structured in such a way as the teachers did not feel overwhelmed.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Nazam Hussain, School Psychologist - Bradford, UK

“Our principals have all agreed that NIFDI support is the single most changing professional development experience they have experienced in their careers.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Sean McKenzie, Director of Support Services - Bethel School District - Spanaway, WA

“The support for me as an administrator–looking at the data, and making decisions was really valuable. I couldn’t have done it by myself.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Rhonda Richetta, Principal - City Springs Elementary/Middle School - Baltimore, MD

“The small, bite-size level of feedback has supported me in improving as a teacher.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Ann Fuentes, Assistant Principal of Instruction - Idea Mission Academy - Mission, TX

“NIFDI has been a game-changer in terms of building student confidence. They have fun with the program.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Selina Ortiz, Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Edinburg Academy - Edinburg, TX

“Working with NIFDI means you are working with the acknowledged authority on Direct Instruction.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Robin Shakespeare, Director of Education -Midland Academies Trust, UKm

“The thoroughness and robustness of the training was amazing to see. It was rigorous and professional, but sensitive to the individual.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Nazam Hussain, School Psychologist - Bradford, UK

“Schools with NIFDI have more and better discussions about how what they are doing is impacting individual student achievement.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Sean McKenzie, Director of Support Services - Bethel School District - Spanaway, WA.

“The support was very targeted.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Rhonda Richetta, Principal - City Springs Elementary/Middle School - Baltimore, MD

“The schools like the support and they are seeing the results”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Nazam Hussain, School Psychologist - Bradford, UK

“The teachers have gained so much knowledge behind the data tracking. They love the assistance… end of week goals, end of month goals…”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Selina Ortiz, Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Edinburg Academy - Edinburg, TX

“NIFDI Implementation Managers build relationships. She is here to help and support. It is a caring, comforting approach.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Ann Fuentes, Assistant Principal of Instruction - Idea Mission Academy - Mission, TX

"The most valuable tool for a teacher is a NIFDI coach… side by side, shoulder to shoulder, to model for you, show you and give you feedback.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Rhonda Richetta, Principal - City Springs Elementary/Middle School - Baltimore, MD

"The tools and procedures taught in training are applicable... When I enter a new program the teachers pick it up easily.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Selina Ortiz, Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Edinburg Academy - Edinburg, TX

Are you looking for solutions for setting up and delivering Direct Instruction programs in a distance learning environment?

Structuring Your School or Classroom for Direct Instruction Distance Learning Success!

Watch on YouTube

Facilitated by Beverly Trent, NIFDI Director of Training and Development.

Panelists include:

Kristal Childs, Gunnison Valley Elementary, Gunnison, Utah
Krystal Perez, Ewing Halsell IDEA Academy, San Antonio, Texas
Kathy Anderer, NIFDI Implementation Manager, Orlando, Florida

Topics addressed in the forum include:

What types of distance learning should be considered?
Which students should participate in distance learning?
Goals for instruction
Considerations for group size and scheduling
Access to materials

Delivering Direct Instruction in the Virtual Classroom

Watch on YouTube

Facilitated by Beverly Trent, NIFDI Director of Training and Development.

Panelists include:

Kristal Childs, Gunnison Valley Elementary, Gunnison, Utah
Alexis Botello, Ewing Halsell IDEA Academy, San Antonio, Texas
Tara Davis, NIFDI Implementation Manager, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Topics addressed in the forum include:

Technology requirements
Platforms that support virtual learning
Attendance
How to access DI program content (ConnectEd and my.mheducation.com)
Instructional tips
Strategies and schedules (time requirements) for listening to students read

Parent Involvement, Student Motivation and Engagement in Direct Instruction Distance Learning

Watch on YouTube

Facilitated by Bryan Wickman, NIFDI Outreach Coordinator.

Panelists include:

Matt Hornbeck, Principal, Hampstead Hill Academy, Baltimore, Maryland
Scott Aguila, Pre-K Teacher, City Springs Elementary, Baltimore, Maryland
Tara Davis, NIFDI Implementation Manager, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Topics addressed include:

Role for parents in student practice
Access to technology
Ways to keep students engaged
Adapting in-person motivational techniques to the virtual environment

If you are interested in scheduling a customized webinar for your staff, contact Bryan Wickman at bwickman@nifdi.org.

Return to the Webinars & Forums page.

While Direct Instruction (DI) is designed for face-to-face, real-time interaction between an instructor and students, it can be used in a distance learning environment.

NIFDI offers a series of webinars and forums to help you help your students experience success with Direct Instruction at the same level they would if you were in the classroom with them. Some of these are free, others will have a fee. The events that have a fee will also include resources that you can use for review as well as to share with others. You can find information about upcoming sessions on our events calendar on the right side of the website. Click here if you would like to join our email list and be notified directly.

Webinars previously offered:

Origins and Critical Elements of Authentic Direct Instruction - Free Webinar
The Road to Success — Routines and Expectations

Delivering An Effective Lesson: Critical Phrasing

Pre-recorded Webinars available for purchase in the NIFDI Store:

Teaching RMSE Language - Levels K and 1 - in the Virtual Classroom
Teaching RMSE Reading - Levels K and 1 - in the Virtual Classroom - Part 1
Teaching RMSE Reading - Levels K and 1 - in the Virtual Classroom - Part 2
Teaching Corrective Reading - Decoding Level A - in the Virtual Classroom
Teaching Corrective Reading - Decoding Levels B1, B2, and C - in the Virtual Classroom

Read about our free Forums here.

Structuring Your School or Classroom for Direct Instruction Distance Learning Success!

Delivering Direct Instruction in the Virtual Classroom

Parent Involvement, Student Motivation, and Engagement in Direct Instruction Distance Learning

If you are interested in scheduling a customized webinar for your staff, contact Bryan Wickman at bwickman@nifdi.org.

Remote Teaching Page V2

Concerned about how to deliver Direct Instruction (DI) effectively to your students through distance learning?

In addition to our webinar series on effective distance learning with DI, the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) provides customized coaching to instructors and school leaders as they provide DI to students remotely. Through NIFDI coaching, you can ensure your students’ success during this challenging time!

Our highly experienced DI coaches and trainers can help make sure that the next few months of distance learning are very productive for firming and advancing students’ skills. The NIFDI coaches can provide remote support by:

assisting with the formation of small groups based on student performance and scheduling group and one-on-one instruction with students;
forming packets – identifying specific materials to send home, customized for individual students and groups, and identifying the exercises that are best done through one-on-one or group instruction;
identifying the exercises that are best done through one-on-one or group instruction;
conducting in-services and other types of training sessions to meet the specific needs of your staff;
joining live distance learning sessions and providing feedback to coaches and teachers in real time;
reviewing recordings of distance learning sessions and providing feedback to coaches and teachers on how to make the lessons more effective;
providing data analysis and problem-solving sessions modified for distance learning;
helping with End-of-Year procedures remotely to set up homogeneous groups for next year that are at mastery at the same place in the programs.

For only $165 per hour, you can guide your students to success with NIFDI support!

Get started this week so you can make every day of the rest of this school year productive for your students!

The process is quick and easy. Click here to complete the information form. Once received, our team will be in touch within 48 hours to talk to you about your specific needs.

If you have any questions, please contact us at training@nifdi.org.

When delivering instruction, the pausing and punching of keywords to convey skills and content is an integral component of effective instruction. Emphasizing a critical phrase or word helps students focus on the pivotal part of the presentation. In a distance learning situation, the skillful application of this technique is vital to helping maintain student engagement.

This webinar is based on our popular video in-service Delivering an Effective Lesson: Critical Phrasing.

Participants in this webinar will learn

the general guidelines for delivering an effective DI lesson using critical phrasing;
how to emphasize bold words in the script;
how to identify where pause and punch would be beneficial, even if not bold or otherwise indicated in the script
how practicing critical phrasing before teaching to students positively impacts student performance and progress.

Participants will need internet access and the ability to view a PDF on a separate device (tablet, iPad) or print the 6-page participant handout.

The $40 session fee includes materials and ongoing access to the video presentation.

If you are interested in scheduling a customized webinar for your staff, contact Bryan Wickman at bwickman@nifdi.org.

Return to the Webinars & Forums page.

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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.