This hour-long webinar details how Siegfried Engelmann developed and refined Authentic Direct Instruction, the most comprehensive and effective system for teaching the widest range of learners.
The features and purpose of the component parts of Authentic DI are explored in detail. Viewers will gain insight into how these features are the basis for Barak Rosenshine’s 10 Principles of Instruction, as well as their distinct differences. Some of these differences include:
Original broadcast December 9, 2020
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NIFDI Consultant Jartiza Alecon presents a webinar on Direct Instruction programs for literacy.
NIFDI Consultant Jaritza Alecon presents a webinar on Direct Instruction math programs.
This two-part webinar is designed for participants with little or no knowledge or experience with Authentic Direct Instruction programs. Viewers will learn the rationale for the DI curricula and the underlying principles of design.
While this presentation will not prepare participants to teach a specific Direct Instruction program, viewers will receive a model of selected delivery features and participate in some brief practice activities. Some of the basic delivery features common to most DI programs are:
Introduction to Teaching Direct Instruction - Part 1
Recorded February 10, 2021 - 92 minutes
Introduction to Teaching Direct Instruction - Part 2
Recorded February 17, 2021 - 93 Minutes
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Our coaching services are designed to improve student academic outcomes through increased instructor effectiveness, to boost student confidence, and to strengthen your DI implementation. During coaching visits, NIFDI coaches work with campuses through:
Every coaching session is designed to identify what’s working for students, what needs adjustment to optimize student performance, and identify which strategies will have the greatest impact on student learning. Coaches focus only on changes that move the needle—supporting instructors with the feedback and tools they need to improve student performance in the most efficient way possible.
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In the coming weeks, NIFDI will be offering a series of remote trainings focusing on literacy. In these highly focused webinars, you will learn, practice, and receive feedback on critical skills needed to successfully teach the programs. Each webinar is 6 hours. All sessions will be held from 7:30am-2:30pm Pacific time. Here is the lineup for February and March:
Corrective Reading Decoding Level A • February 21 or March 8
Reading Mastery Signature Edition (RMSE) Grade K Reading • March 7
Corrective Reading Decoding Levels B1 & B2 • February 28 or March 15
Reading Mastery Signature Edition (RMSE) Grade 1 Reading • March 14
These sessions will provide participants with a strong, fundamental understanding of the programs and their delivery. They are ideal for newer instructors or as a brush-up for more experienced individuals. Plan now to attend!
Jessica Colleu Terradas Interviews Kurt Engelmann About DI
Jessica Colleu Terradas Interviews Tamara Bressi
Celebrating 40 Years of Expressive Writing - Alisa Kerr Interviews Jerry Silbert
Celebrating 50 Years of Corrective Reading Decoding - Alisa Kerr Interviews Linda Carnine
To address several questions, Engelmann shares key graphics from his book, Direct Instruction: A Practitioner’s Handbook (2024), published by John Catt/Hodder Education. The book is available here.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Expressive Writing, NIFDI Partnership Liaison Alisa Kerr interviewed Expressive Writing co-author Jerry Silbert. In this exclusive conversation, Jerry shares insights into the key features that make Expressive Writing so impactful, his journey co-authoring the program, and what he wants every educator to know about its power in supporting student success.
This video includes visuals from the program, behind-the-scenes context, and classroom examples.
Did you know? Expressive Writing laid the foundation for the writing instruction used in the intermediate levels of Reading Mastery Signature Edition and Reading Mastery Transformations.
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Corrective Reading Decoding with this special video featuring Linda Carnine, co-author of Corrective Reading Decoding. In this exclusive interview, Linda shares her reflections on the program’s development, her experience as a co-author, and the powerful features that continue to make Corrective Reading Decoding an effective solution for helping struggling students become successful readers. As we mark five decades of impact, this video highlights not only the history and purpose behind the program but also its lasting legacy in classrooms across the country. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or advocate for evidence-based literacy instruction, Linda’s insights offer valuable context and inspiration.
