We are sorry to report that Karen Davis passed away on Monday, November 7. Karen was a DI co-author, trainer and coach. She was a co-author on the Horizons Reading program, Reasoning and Writing, Reading Mastery Signature Edition, and Your World of Facts. She and her husband, Gary Davis, longtime National Coordinator for NIFDI, were Project Managers of the Providence, Rhode Island DI site during Project Follow Through. Karen retired from teaching elementary school several years ago and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Senior DI author Siegfried Engelmann comments. "I remember Karen as a star teacher, trainer, and co-author of four instructional programs. Most important she was a wonderful friend who exuded vitality and concern with saving kids from failure and bleak futures."

Karen will be missed greatly by those whose lives she touched, and we send our heartfelt condolences to her family. To read the Karen's obituary, click here.

NIFDI staff has been doing a bit of housecleaning and found several discontinued items that need to be cleared out. This means a savings for you. For a limited time, you can get copies of the NIFDI Sentence Copying Program (Slant or Block Style) for $5.00 per level. These older editions reference Reading Mastery Classic I and II, yet they are compatible with the current Reading Mastery Signature K and 1 programs. These blackline masters make ideal independent work. Click here and order your set today!

NIFDI is proud to announce availability of the complete 4-level Academic Core. Levels A-D can be ordered in the store on the NIFDI website.

Academic Core has been designed as a supplement to help teach students important science facts and information. It is a highly structured four-level program that ensures mastery of sophisticated information. Lessons are short... 15-20 minutes. The program includes a reward system to motivate and reinforce students. The general categories include Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Measurement, and Geography of the United States. Specific topics for each category, the Teacher's Guide and a sample unit are available on each levels' web page.

Academic Core is available exclusively through NIFDI for only $129.00 per level plus shipping and handling. Buy 3 or more levels of Academic Core and use coupon code buy3 for a 16% discount! Click here for additional information.