The 51st National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes was held in Eugene, Oregon, July 21-25, 2025. Opening speaker Jan Hasbrouck presented "Triple A Framework and Direct Instruction: Success for EVERY Student.” Jan reminded attendees that fluency doesn't happen all at once, it develops step-by-step. She went on to say, "Direct Instruction is always going to be the most optimal way for getting kids to be accurate, automatic readers who can access meaning.”

On July 25, NIFDI President Kurt Engelmann presented his closing remarks. His interesting presentation was titled "Catch the Crumbs and the Cookies Will Come." Kurt detailed how every detail–the "crumbs"–matters. When instructors, coaches, and leaders attend to the details of teaching Direct Instruction programs consistently, the "cookies" come: confident students, positive outcomes, and long-term success.

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