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NIFDI News! May 2013

In this edition of NIFDI News: DI Implementation Featured in The Australian; Why WWC Procedures Shortchange DI; REMINDER: Applications for Becoming a DI Trainer Academy Due June 3rd; DI-Announce Ending … Read more

NIFDI News! May 2013

In this edition of NIFDI News: Have you found errors in DI programs; Literature in Reading Mastery booklet now available for free download; Session time announced for IDEA/NIFDI presentation at … Read more

NIFDI News! April 2013

In this edition of NIFDI News: NIFDI-Sponsored Charter School Gets Approval; Time to Placement Test; Renewal for the Cape York Reform Trial Approved; How NIFDI’s Annual Training Institute is Unique

NIFDI News! March 2013

In this edition of NIFDI News: NIFDI Leadership Institutes in Review; IDEA Public Schools and NIFDI Announces Presentation at National Charter School Conference; A Peek Inside NIFDI Schools; Apply for … Read more

NIFDI News! February 2013

In this edition of NIFDI News: Tom Torkelson, CEO of IDEA Public Schools, to Deliver Training Institute Keynote; NIFDI Announces Revised DI Research Database; Last Chance to Sign Up for … Read 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.