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
Jessica Colleu Terradas interviews Kurt Engelmann about DI
Jessica Colleu Terradas, Senior Officer Literacy Specialist, Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn, Australia, interviewed Kurt Engelmann, President of the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI), about the Direct Instruction (DI) approach. Topics include:- the incremental step design of the DI programs,
- selecting examples and non-examples and other aspects of faultless communication,
- field testing the DI programs,
- differentiating instruction through DI,
- addressing grouping challenges,
- training and supporting staff implementing DI, and
- monitoring and responding to the implementation of DI so all students succeed!
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.
Jessica Colleu Terradas interviews Tamara Bressi
Jessica Colleu Terradas, Senior Officer Literacy Specialist in the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn, Australia, interviews Tamara Bressi, Implementation Manager at the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) and a highly experienced DI teacher, trainer, and coach. In July 2023, Jessica attended the Institute on Becoming an Effective Direct Instruction Trainer, which was co-led by Tamara, as part of the National DI Conference in Eugene. This interview provides a wealth of information on how to optimize a DI implementation through intentional setup, coaching, and other types of support.
Celebrating 40 Years of Expressive Writing with Jerry Silbert
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.
Celebrating 50 Years of Corrective Reading Decoding with Linda Carnine
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.
