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Videos

Videos

Explore NIFDI’s video library to deepen your understanding of Direct Instruction and see effective teaching practices in action. Whether you’re new to DI, supporting implementation in your school, or looking for classroom examples, these videos provide expert guidance, real-world success stories, professional development, and insights from experienced educators and DI pioneers. 

Learn About Direct Instruction

Watch our intro to DI series and learn about Authentic Direct Instruction.
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Benefits of NIFDI Support

See how schools, administrators, teachers, and students have benefited from NIFDI implementation support.
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Interviews & Webinars

Watch interviews with members of the DI community and NIFDI's recent webinars.
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Siegfried "Zig" Engelmann Videos

NIFDI has compiled a variety of videos featuring DI founder Siegfried Engelmann.
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DI in the Media

DI periodically appears in news reports or publications.
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Distance Learning Videos

NIFDI offers a series of videos to help you support your students in achieving success with DI at the same level they would if you were in the classroom with them.
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Reading Mastery Videos

Watch practice and training videos related to the Reading Mastery Program.
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Video Supplements

View supplements, such as video guides, transcripts, and handout materials, below.

Which best describes your role?

Curriculum Decision Maker
School and District Leader

Interested in learning how to implement Direct Instruction in your district, school, or home? NIFDI can help. Click a button below to learn more. 

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What is a Peer Coach?

Peer coaches play a critical role in sustaining strong implementation of Direct Instruction (DI) at the school level. Selected during the first year of implementation, peer coaches are classroom teachers who demonstrate strong instructional practice, effective communication with colleagues, and a willingness to support others. Because they teach the same programs as their peers, they bring practical expertise and shared experience that help build trust and collaboration across the school.

As implementation progresses, peer coaches extend the impact of NIFDI consultants by providing ongoing, school-based support when consultants are not on-site. Their coaching is non-evaluative and focused on improving student outcomes. Peer coaches reinforce effective teaching practices and guide colleagues to make targeted adjustments that directly impact student performance and behavior.

Peer coaches participate in a structured, multi-year training sequence through NIFDI. Over the course of two to three years, they are trained to analyze student performance data, conduct both brief and extended classroom observations, and support data-driven problem solving. Advanced training prepares them to lead grade-level meetings and contribute to broader instructional planning with school leadership.

By developing peer coaches, schools build internal capacity to maintain and strengthen DI implementation over time—ensuring continuity, supporting new staff, and driving sustained student achievement.