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As the premier provider of DI information and training, NIFDI has added a membership feature to serve DI users. Members will enjoy the following benefits:
Members Only document section of websiteInstitutional Membership ($250)
Members of NIFDI have exclusive access to several print and video resources such as a 5-part video sequence where Zig Engelmann gives us his take on topics such as individual learning styles, the role of rote teaching, individualizing instruction and more. There is also an excellent interview with Jean Osborn and Elaine “Cookie” Bruner, co-authors of Reading Mastery and Language for Learning, on the early days of Direct Instruction development and the Bereiter-Engelmann Preschool.
In the Members Only document section, there are several useful forms as well as suggestions for independent work, details on how to implement duet reading, assessment guidelines for students placing in Corrective Reading and other interesting, useful material related to Direct Instruction.
Once you have registered as a Member of NIFDI, and logged into the website, you can access the Members Only sections under the Resources tab at the top right of the page.
To enroll, sign-up online or pdf Download the NIFDI Membership Registration Form and return it to NIFDI at:
National Institute for Direct Instruction
Attn: Membership Services
PO Box 11248
Eugene, OR 97440
Questions? Call Bryan Wickman at 877.485.1973 or email bwickman@nifdi.org
Parents are often interested in how they can obtain teaching materials for programs in the Direct Instruction family of programs. With the exception of three programs - Funnix Reading, Funnix Math and Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons - DI programs are produced for and sold only to the school market. This doesn't mean parents aren't able to access or utilize the materials, only that they won't be able to purchase it from the publisher.
For older programs, obtaining materials is a little easier. Often times, used book sellers and online retailers, such as Amazon.com, will have used copies of DI program materials. Some have also had success purchasing programs through online auction sites. Another great resource for searching for used materials for sale is the DI-list. The DI-list, hosted by the University of Oregon, has a few hundred subscribers, including school officials, parents, researchers and other DI-minded individuals. Sometimes, schools, districts and others will post used materials for sale. The prices on these materials are generally very reasonable.
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REWARDS Plus builds on students’ familiarity with the REWARDS strategies and engages them in applying the strategies to authentic content-area materials. The program deepens reading comprehension, increases fluency, introduces content-specific vocabulary, and builds expository writing skills. The ultimate goal of REWARDS Plus is to develop students’ capacity to successfully read social studies and science texts.
See also: Reading Excellence: Word Attack & Rate Development Strategies (REWARDS)
