Are you implementing Direct Instruction (DI) programs? Our Stand-Alone Coaching options bring high-impact support directly to your school—on your terms.
Whether you're looking for a single-day visit or consistent, long-term coaching, our expert team is ready to partner with your staff to drive measurable student success through DI.
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:
- Classroom observations with a focus on student performance successes and challenges
- Identifying student performance challenges and prescribing remedies; identifying successes and opportunities for academic acceleration
- Real-time coaching to address student performance problems and instructional decisions on the spot
- Targeted modeling of lesson components, during classroom visits and post-observation feedback sessions
- Collaborative feedback/debrief sessions to reflect, adjust, and improve instruction, via modeling and instructional rehearsal opportunities
- Action plans built on classroom observation evidence and aligned to student in-program and external assessment data
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.
Why It Works
Our coaches use classroom data and direct observations to guide feedback. This ensures all recommendations are:
- Student-oriented
- Evidence-based
- Clear, rehearsed, and immediately actionable
- Personalized to each instructor’s strengths and growth areas
Explore Our Flexible Coaching Options
Refer to the table below to find the package that fits your school's needs—whether it’s a one-time coaching day, targeted multi-day support, or an ongoing relationship. Each package includes a tailored mix of services like classroom observations, modeling, strategy sessions, and more. We offer in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats to match your school’s preferences and availability.
Who Benefits?
- New DI implementers needing hands-on support
- Experienced staff ready to fine-tune techniques
- Building coordinators or school leaders seeking objective feedback and actionable strategies
- Schools looking to improve student performance—without committing to a full coaching model
Ready to bring a NIFDI coach to your building?
Email info@nifdi.org or fill out the form below for more information and a free quote.
