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This month we feature interviews with the co-authors of the Grades 2 and 3 levels of Reading Mastery Transformations. Published by McGraw-Hill Education, Transformations is the latest revision of its flagship Direct Instruction program.

Veteran Direct Instruction author Susie Andrist describes her involvement in Direct Instruction and the changes made in the Grades 2 and 3 Reading programs. She notes that while many of the classic stories have been retained, there are also many new stories and updated informational passages in this new edition. Click here to watch the interview.

The interview with Bernie Kelly highlights the revised content of the Grades 2 and 3 Language programs. She explains how she and senior program author Siegfried "Zig" Engelmann designed some very clever sequences to meet the Common Core State Standards in a meaningful way. To watch the interview, click here.

SE EngelmannNIFDI notes that it has been two years since Siegfried "Zig" Engelmann passed away in Eugene, Oregon. Zig is recognized as the inventor of Direct Instruction. His genius in task analysis and sequencing instruction to attain mastery is unparalleled. Aside from the 50+ instructional programs of which he is the senior author, his pioneering work forms the foundation for much of what today is considered research-based or evidence-based instruction.

NIFDI's website has an excellent resource for learning more about Zig's life and contributions to education. There, you will find links to a video of the memorial service held in 2019, an interview with Zig, a documentary about him, and many other interesting videos and print articles.

We miss him greatly and remain dedicated to his legacy of ensuring that all learners are given the opportunity to succeed.

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Join NIFDI Implementation Manager and longtime trainer Tamara Bressi for this interactive online training session.

An effective coach will help the Direct Instruction teacher evolve from a technician to an engineer of instruction. This session will provide participants with information and practice in:

  • Communicating with staff in order to increase instructional effectiveness.
  • Refining observational skills to increase the coach's ability to provide data-driven feedback.
  • Determining the appropriate intervention based on data and observation.
  • Utilizing a variety of interventions (in-class coaching, 1:1 rehearsal sessions).
  • Designing and delivering efficient on-going professional development sessions.
  • Facilitating Data Analysis Team meetings to find and solve student performance problems in a timely manner.

Space is limited to the first 14 registrants!
For more information and to register, click here!

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Some lessons in Decoding B1, B2, and C have exercises called Board Work. Typically the instructor writes the short word list on the board and erases a part of the words on the list, replaces it with a different letter, and the students read the new list.

A PowerPoint file has been created to capture the exercises within each lesson. These displays make it easier to present in a classroom or virtual setting. Board Work serves the purpose of providing students an opportunity to view the changes that occur to a word when the instructor alters the features of the word. The PPT slides are animated and demonstrate the changes that are depicted in the lesson instructions in real-time. Students view the changes and read the new words for each new word list.

To order your copy, click here!

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