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Critical Phrasing (Video In-Service)

Critical Phrasing (Video In-Service)

$40.00

Note: This is a digital download, not a physical item. After you complete your purchase, you will receive an email containing the participant print materials and a link to the actual video, which you can view online or download to your computer. You will need to be logged in to your NIFDI account to download the files. 

Delivering an Effective Lesson: Critical Phrasing

When delivering instruction, the pausing and punching of key words to convey new skills and content is an integral component of effective instruction.  Emphasizing a critical phrase or word helps students focus on the pivotal part of the presentation. This in-service video incorporates a series of activities that provide systematic practice in using the pause-and-punch strategy when teaching a variety of DI lessons.

Run Time: 21:31

Total In-service Time: Approximately 60:00-65:00

Participant Material:

  • Handout Packet

Facilitator Support Material:

  • Facilitator’s Guide
  • Follow-Up Form
  • Facilitator’s Feedback Form

The NIFDI video in-services are designed to support school leaders responsible for managing Direct Instruction (DI) implementations. Through the guidance of the videos, participants will view demonstrations and receive information from expert DI trainers. Participants will also practice the skills being taught and receive feedback from the facilitator, who will follow a facilitator’s guide. In addition, these video in-services provide a model for district- and building-level coaches, APIs (assistant principals of instruction), and building coordinators on how to sequence examples, focus on critical issues during training, and provide activities that promote mastery of the targeted skills.

Please note: This listing is for individual access. To purchase access for a school, please contact Alisa at alisa@nifdi.org.


Given the digital nature of this purchase, this product is not eligible for return and/or refund. 

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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.