Nat'l Institute DI @NIFDI
The National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) is the world's foremost Direct Instruction (DI) support provider. nifdi.org Eugene, OR Joined September 2011-
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Register today! bit.ly/Eugene_2026 See the full brochure of trainings offered here: bit.ly/4dOBy19 #DirectInstruction #NIFDI #Education #StudentSuccess #NIFDICONF2026 #ScienceofLearning #ScienceofReading
Make it a team experience and bring your colleagues. Many attendees make the trip a memorable professional learning experience by exploring beautiful Eugene in the evenings and on the weekend. Some groups even make time for white-water rafting and other local adventures.
Join educators from around the world for the gold standard in Direct Instruction training. This year’s conference features renowned educators, including Anita Archer, Carl Hendrick, and Zach Groshell. #NIFDIConf2026
These practices may look simple, but they require intentional training and practice to deliver fluently and effectively. Interested in building this level of implementation in your school or district? Learn more about how NIFDI can support you. bit.ly/4nd1G7v
Take a look inside a real kindergarten classroom using RMSEK and see how sounds are explicitly taught. In this clip, notice: •Clear point-touch-signal to guide responses •Active monitoring of every student response •Positive affirmations that reinforce accuracy and confidence
The latest episode of the Direct Instruction Podcast is now available! In this episode, Owen Engelmann, Direct Instruction program author, discusses the field-testing process for DI programs with Dr. Zach Groshell. Listen here: bit.ly/4dQYZoV
If you're interested in starting a DI implementation at your campus or district, fill out our contact form to connect with us: bit.ly/4nd1G7v
“Being able to take students who started two grade levels behind and help them experience academic success for the first time… that’s priceless.” At NIFDI, we’re proud to partner with schools to build campus capacity to help all students succeed.
“Look at the research. The research supports the program.” That’s the message from one school partner after seeing the impact of fully implementing Direct Instruction with support from NIFDI. Watch here: buff.ly/88VmHZa
With effective peer coaching, staff development, and strong leadership, teachers who use DI will improve significantly, and students will progress farther and faster than they ever have before. Space is limited to 15 participants. Register here: buff.ly/fvPsHHJ
Participants will engage in: Analyzing lesson progress and mastery data Conducting effective classroom observations Delivering meaningful feedback to teachers Facilitating impactful professional development Refining coaching skills to improve instructional effectiveness
NIFDI, in cooperation with Roger Bacon Academy, presents DI Coaching – An Intensive Summer Academy. Intended Audience: Instructional coaches, peer coaches, and others responsible for observing instruction and improving student performance 📍 Leland, North Carolina 📅 July 6–9
Read more about the Institute: buff.ly/zm8fVyN Prospective participants must complete a separate application for admission into the institute. Fill out the online application here: bit.ly/3POWxqX Applications are due by May 30, 2026.
Has your district received training and on-site coaching support to implement Direct DI, and is now looking for ways to maintain high-fidelity implementation? The Institute on Becoming an Effective DI Trainer at the National DI Conference can help your school or district.
NIFDI provides comprehensive training and support for schools implementing DI programs. If you are interested in exploring how DI can help your students succeed, email us at [email protected]. #DirectInstruction #Education
It portrays the efforts of two high-poverty schools to promote reading success in their classrooms: Walton Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas, and Bearden Elementary in the Mississippi Delta. You can read more about the documentary on the official site here: to.pbs.org/4d8HkZy
More than 20 years later, A Tale of Two Schools still raises important questions about what it takes to help all students become successful readers. Watch: bit.ly/4tZDSrj This documentary, narrated by Morgan Freeman, was produced for PBS in 2003.
Register here: bit.ly/Eugene_2026 See the full brochure of trainings offered here: bit.ly/4dOBy19 #DirectInstruction #ScienceOfLearning #NIFDI #EducationLeadership #TeacherDevelopment #EvidenceBasedEducation #NIFDICONF2026
Because of these design principles, when DI is delivered properly, student outcomes will surpass those of other forms of instruction. In this session, participants will gain insight into the design principles and how the program designers apply them across a variety of skill sets
Join educators from across the country July 20–24 in Eugene, Oregon. Session Name: Theory of Direct Instruction–Deconstructing DI UPDATED SESSION! Beyond the superficial features of DI programs, there is a complex set of instructional design principles.
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