Outreach Events

877.485.1973 | 541.485.1973
Info@NIFDI.org

877.485.1973 | Info@NIFDI.org

What our partners say…

“I would use the word transformational to describe our relationship with NIFDI.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Robin Shakespeare, Director of Education - Midland Academies Trust, UK

“NIFDI support was exemplary. It was structured in such a way as the teachers did not feel overwhelmed.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Nazam Hussain, School Psychologist - Bradford, UK

“Our principals have all agreed that NIFDI support is the single most changing professional development experience they have experienced in their careers.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Sean McKenzie, Director of Support Services - Bethel School District - Spanaway, WA

“The support for me as an administrator–looking at the data, and making decisions was really valuable. I couldn’t have done it by myself.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Rhonda Richetta, Principal - City Springs Elementary/Middle School - Baltimore, MD

“The small, bite-size level of feedback has supported me in improving as a teacher.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Ann Fuentes, Assistant Principal of Instruction - Idea Mission Academy - Mission, TX

“NIFDI has been a game-changer in terms of building student confidence. They have fun with the program.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Selina Ortiz, Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Edinburg Academy - Edinburg, TX

“Working with NIFDI means you are working with the acknowledged authority on Direct Instruction.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Robin Shakespeare, Director of Education -Midland Academies Trust, UKm

“The thoroughness and robustness of the training was amazing to see. It was rigorous and professional, but sensitive to the individual.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Nazam Hussain, School Psychologist - Bradford, UK

“Schools with NIFDI have more and better discussions about how what they are doing is impacting individual student achievement.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Sean McKenzie, Director of Support Services - Bethel School District - Spanaway, WA.

“The support was very targeted.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Rhonda Richetta, Principal - City Springs Elementary/Middle School - Baltimore, MD

“The schools like the support and they are seeing the results”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Nazam Hussain, School Psychologist - Bradford, UK

“The teachers have gained so much knowledge behind the data tracking. They love the assistance… end of week goals, end of month goals…”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Selina Ortiz, Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Edinburg Academy - Edinburg, TX

“NIFDI Implementation Managers build relationships. She is here to help and support. It is a caring, comforting approach.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Ann Fuentes, Assistant Principal of Instruction - Idea Mission Academy - Mission, TX

"The most valuable tool for a teacher is a NIFDI coach… side by side, shoulder to shoulder, to model for you, show you and give you feedback.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Rhonda Richetta, Principal - City Springs Elementary/Middle School - Baltimore, MD

"The tools and procedures taught in training are applicable... When I enter a new program the teachers pick it up easily.”

Click here to view our Partner Perspectives videos. Selina Ortiz, Assistant Principal of Instruction - IDEA Edinburg Academy - Edinburg, TX

The National Institute for Direct Instruction is proud to announce our open-registration events featuring high-quality NIFDI trainers and session leaders. These open-registration training events will provide participants with the same high-quality training that schools partnering with NIFDI have received for years!

Since its formal creation in 1997, NIFDI has provided training and on-site support to DI implementations in 160 schools located in 19 states, the territory of Guam, and Cape York, Australia. NIFDI has provided large-scale program training in the following locations:

Atlanta (250 teachers in 2008)
Baltimore (over 450 teachers and 40 administrators in 1999)
Guam (750 teachers and 50 administrators in 2004)
Nebraska (350 teachers and 55 administrators in 2007)
Texas (approx. 220 teachers and 20 administrators in 2011, 360 teachers and 20 administrators in 2012)

NIFDI’s approach to training is based on the same Direct Instruction principles that lie at the core of the DI approach to teaching:

Step-by-step breakdown of critical skills;
Clear explanations;
Frequent and explicit response rate from participants; and,
Mastery of skills before introducing more advanced material.

The National Institute for Direct Instruction offers several formats of staff development throughout the year. The three main categories are Conferences, Institutes, and Academies.

Conferences are primarily held in the summer. This conference offers intensive training in Direct Instruction programs, as well as related topics. Currently, we offer:

National Direct Instruction Conference held in Eugene, Oregon — July 15-19, 2024

Institutes are 5-day single-topic trainings, usually held in conjunction with a conference. The institutes we currently offer are:

Becoming an Effective DI Trainer (Eugene)
Administrator's Institute (Eugene)
Coaching Institute (Eugene)

The last type of open enrollment training we offer is in the form of Academies. These are 2-day events focusing on a single topic. They are run in different regions of the country and typically during the school year. Our Academies include:

Direct Instruction Leadership Academy (TBA)
Enhanced Coaching and Facilitating Professional Development – April 4 & 5, 2024
Analyzing Data, Classroom Observations, and Providing Feedback (TBA)

With the increasing need for distance learning. We have added Webinars and Forums to help staff navigate Direct Instruction distance learning.

Webinars:

Free Forums available to stream:

Structuring Your School or Classroom for Direct Instruction Distance Learning Success
Delivering Direct Instruction in the Virtual Classroom
Parent Involvement, Student Motivation and Engagement in Direct Instruction Distance Learning

This session will provide school leaders with a framework for making leadership more student-focused through:

A clear focus on student outcomes and how changes in the current instructional environment will improve outcomes for all students.
An understanding of the framework for implementing Direct Instruction and how to maximize resources for efficient implementation.
Understanding how Direct Instruction supports and delivers systematic and effective instruction and accelerates learning of all students.
Understanding how DI provides teachers with tools they need to be successful.
Understanding how to organize schools to achieve the most effective instruction possible for all students and teachers.

Session participants will:

Understand how DI facilitates effective instructional leadership.
Acquire skills and knowledge that will show leaders how schools should be set up for success with DI.
Identify steps school leaders should take to prepare for implementing DI.
Develop a personal "action plan" for transforming your school into an effective, efficient school.

Registration:

Schedule & Location:

TBD

Lodging

Cambria Suites - Columbus/Polaris

9100 Lyra Drive

Columbus, OH

614-841-9100

Have other questions that aren't answered here? Call Bryan at 877.485.1973 or email us at institutes@nifdi.org.

About the Conference

NIFDI's Southwest Training Conference is designed to help teachers, paraprofessionals, building coordinators and administrators successfully implement DI for all students. This powerful professional development event will provide the most thorough program training possible in most of the main DI reading, language, and mathematics programs available.

The conference features:

the popular 5-day Institute, Becoming an Effective DI Trainer;
four full days of program-specific training in Direct Instruction programs;
placement test materials provided to registrants prior to the conference to ensure all participants attend the session that corresponds to their students' performance level;
detailed, field-tested training plans and support materials for each session;
trainers who have coached teachers successfully in the specific programs covered in the sessions; and,
on-site lunch provided each day to allow for networking and team building.

This is a professional development event unlike any other. Join us in San Antonio to master critical skills in delivering instruction through programs that have provided a solid foundation for success in thousands of schools around the world!

Southwest DI Conference Brochure & Registration

Stay tuned for information on the 2021 conference!

For questions or group discounts, contact Bryan Wickman, Director of Outreach, at 877.485.1973.

Placement Testing Your Students in Preparation for Training

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR PROGRAM TRAINING: We strongly recommend that you administer DI placement tests to your students before registering for program training. For placement tests and instructions, click here.

Institute on Becoming a DI Trainer

Has your district received training and on-site coaching support for implementing Direct Instruction (DI), and is now looking for ways of maintaining the implementation with a high level of fidelity? The institute on "Becoming an Effective DI Trainer" can help your school or district expand its capacity for providing training and support to the DI implementation by developing on-site trainers. For more information, click here.

Conference Schedule

Monday, June 8:

8:00-8:15	Registration
8:15-12:00	Becoming an Effective DI Trainer Institute
12:00-1:00	Lunch (provided)
1:00-4:00	Institute continues

Tuesday, June 9:

8:00-8:45	Registration
8:45-9:30	Conference Opening & Keynote: Donna Dressman, President, Conquest Consulting
9:30-12:00	"A" Sessions & Institute
12:00-1:00	Lunch (provided)
1:00-4:00	"B" Sessions & Institute

Wednesday, June 10 - Friday June 12

8:30-12:00	"A" Sessions & Institute
12:00-1:00	Lunch (provided)
1:00-4:00	"B" Sessions & Institute

Cancellation Policy

A 100% refund will be issued to requests received by May 25, 2020. Cancellations after May 25th will not be refunded. Participants wishing to cancel after the deadline may arrange for a substitute participant. Please call Bryan Wickman at 877.485.1973 to arrange a substitution.

The Venue		Visitor Information
Omni Hotel at the Colonnade 9821 Colonnade Blvd San Antonio, TX 78230 210.691.8888

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Implementing Direct Instruction Successfully

When implemented fully, Direct Instruction (DI) is unparalleled in its ability to improve student performance and enhance students’ self-esteem. In order to implement DI effectively, much more is required than simply purchasing instructional materials. The following two-part tutorial guides administrators, teachers, and coaches through the key features of a successful DI implementation. Part I provides an overview of the steps schools need to take in preparation for a DI implementation before school starts, while Part II provides an overview of the steps schools need to take after school has started.

IMPORTANT: This tutorial is an intensive video series comprised of 18 segments, each followed by a series of questions. Users should allow approximately three hours to watch the videos and complete the questions. NIFDI recognizes the high demand for time placed on school officials and, for this reason, has structured the tutorial so users may stop at any time and later resume where they left off.

Enroll in the tutorial here.