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Overview of Authentic Direct Instruction Math Programs

NIFDI Presents:

This free webinar will provide an overview of all Direct Instruction programs for teaching numeracy. This session will help you understand the intended audience for each Authentic Direct Instruction math program. Use of the programs in general or special education sessions will be highlighted, along with other considerations in program selection. Appropriate sequencing will be featured. Scheduling, in terms of time and frequency, will also be discussed.

Questions answered will include:

How does one decide whether to use Corrective Math or Connecting Math Concepts?
When to use DISTAR Arithmetic I vs. Connecting Math Concepts Level A
When should one begin using Essentials for Algebra?
Is there are fast-track for any of the programs?
And much more!

The session will have time for questions and answers. You may also send your questions in advance to info@nifdi.org, and we will be sure to answer them.

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Event Date	02-13-2026 1:00 pm
Event End Date	02-13-2026 2:30 pm
Cut off date	02-12-2026 12:00 pm
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