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Program Overview Webinar Videos Available

Program Overview Webinar Videos Available

Recordings of two recent NIFDI webinars are available for viewing. 

Overview of Authentic Direct Instruction Programs for Literacy is especially helpful for those with little or no prior knowledge of authentic DI programs. You’ll gain insight into the intended audience for each program, including general and special education use, sequencing, and implementation schedules.

Overview of Authentic Direct Instruction Math Programs is designed to help you understand the intended audience for each Authentic Direct Instruction math program. Use of the programs in general or special education sessions is highlighted, along with other considerations in program selection. Appropriate sequencing is featured. Scheduling, in terms of time and frequency, will also be discussed.

If you have any questions about DI programs that these informative webinars didn’t answer, please write to us at info@nifdi.org, and we will be sure to respond!

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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.