Doug Carnine Posts Essay Examining the Theory of Instruction Researcher, author, and Professor Doug Carnine has posted an important perspective on the failure to adopt effective practices. In his essay titled From Explanation to Real-World Benefit: Is the Theory of Instruction Worthless?, he writes, A theory may be scientifically true, elegant, and even revolutionary, yet still

Science of Reading: Explicit Fundamental Language Instruction to Improve Reading Comprehension Webinar Recording Available NIFDI President Kurt Engelmann recently hosted the first in a series of free webinars designed to show how Direct Instruction improves reading comprehension, a key component of the Science of Reading. One of the key highlights of the webinar was demonstrating

Excellence in Education Awards Nominations Open An important feature of successful Direct Instruction implementations is to celebrate success—success of students, teachers, and entire schools. This year, at the National Direct Instruction conference, we will be recognizing individuals and schools that have made a significant difference in the educational performance of children through the following awards:

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

Registration Open for the National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes Registration for the 52nd National DI Conference is open! Plan to join educators from around the world at the Graduate Hotel in Eugene, Oregon, July 20-24, 2026! The conference offers training in a wide range of Direct Instruction programs, as well as comprehensive institutes for

Register Now for NIFDI Remote Trainings Effective training is critical to the successful implementation of Direct Instruction (DI). In these highly focused trainings, you will learn, practice, and receive feedback on the critical presentation skills needed to teach the programs. Group size is limited, so you will receive the feedback you need to ensure student success. Reading