NIFDI.org – The world’s foremost Direct Instruction (DI) support provider

The National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) is the world’s foremost Direct Instruction (DI) support provider. This website provides information and resources for administrators, teachers, and parents to help them maximize student achievement through DI. The website also contains information on DI’s extensive research base, including a searchable database of more than 200 article summaries.

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New to Direct Instruction?

What is Direct Instruction? Read about the philosophy behind the programs, watch our introduction video series, or hear from the creator himself, Siegfried “Zig” Engelmann.

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Interesting in Implementing Direct Instruction?

Whether you’re an administrator, a teacher, or otherwise involved in education, find out what it takes to successfully implement DI in your school or district.

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What Services Does NIFDI Offer?

Looking for training, coaching, or other implementation services? NIFDI is here to help!

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What Programs are Available?

Looking for programs to help your students succeed? Find a Direct Instruction option here.

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“When you work with NIFDI, you work with a group of people who are professional, passionate and challenging–in the best sense of the word.”
Robin ShakespeareDirector of Education
“The thoroughness and robustness of the training was rigorous and professional but sensitive to the individual. The schools like the support, and they are seeing the results.”
Nazam HussainSchool Psychologist
“The most valuable tool for a teacher is a NIFDI coach… side by side, shoulder to shoulder. They model for you, show you, and give you feedback.”
Rhonda RichettaPrincipal
“Knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t go back to teaching the way I did before.”
Ashley BarrettTeacher

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