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Purchasing DI Programs

Purchasing DI Programs
Before Purchasing

Because DI programs are oriented toward students’ skill proficiency rather than their age or grade level, it is critical that teachers use the DI program level that corresponds to their students’ current skill level. You can determine which level of the program matches your students’ current instructional needs by administering the placement tests contained in all DI programs.

NOTE: NIFDI does not sell programs directly. Purchasing information is available below or on the individual program pages.

Publishers

Most Direct Instruction programs are published by McGraw-Hill Education (MHE). To purchase from MHE, view their website or contact your local MHE Sales Representative. Not sure who it is? Look up your local rep’s contact information on McGraw-Hill’s Direct Instruction site.

Voyager Sopris Learning and Educational Achievement Publishing also offer several Direct Instruction programs, including REWARDS and Direct Instruction Spoken English (DISE).

Cost

NIFDI has developed a DI Materials Cost Worksheet to help administrators and other decision-makers estimate program materials costs. Constructed as a Microsoft Excel document, simply enter the quantities for each title and component into the worksheet, and the total estimated cost is automatically calculated at the bottom of the sheet. This document is updated regularly to reflect current publisher pricing, but users should verify actual pricing with the publisher or through their sales representative. NIFDI recommends this worksheet solely for estimating purposes.

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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.