The National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI) is the world's foremost Direct Instruction (DI) support provider.
Eugene, OR
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At the 52nd Annual National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes in Eugene, Dr. Zach Groshell sat down with conference keynote speaker Carl Hendrick for an interview.
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🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Direct Instruction!
On July 23, 2026, Naveen Rizvi, from City of London Trust in London, England, received the Siegfried Engelmann Excellence in Education Award at the 52nd National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes in Eugene, Oregon.
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Naveen has been a champion of DI, helping schools strengthen implementation and achieve meaningful results for students.
Watch to hear Naveen’s inspiring acceptance speech and learn more about her journey and the impact of DI: buff.ly/ewL9hbr
Congratulations, Naveen! 🧵
Do you know someone in the DI community who deserves recognition? Nominations for the 2027 Excellence in Education Awards are now open! View more information and the nomination forms at buff.ly/ymuojob
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“In this randomized experimental pilot study, students whose caregivers delivered Spelling Mastery significantly outperformed the waitlist-control group on standardized spelling, even with modest dosage (~two 15-minute lessons per week over 10 weeks)." -Dr. Brennan Chandler 🧵
Dr. Chandler and his team’s latest study is out in School Psychology Review! Read it here: buff.ly/NPeclD2
NIFDI is offering remote training for Spelling Mastery levels in January.
Levels A & B: buff.ly/cdczowP
Levels C-F: buff.ly/CqEBb25
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Celebrating Carlie Crowner: 2026 Carnine-McRoberts Award Recipient
At the 52nd DI Conference, NIFDI had the honor of celebrating Carlie Crowner, a student at Baltimore Curriculum Project, as the recipient of the 2026 Carnine-McRoberts Award. buff.ly/E8MaJ1w
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Do you know a student who has shown exceptional academic success? If so, nominate them for the 2027 Student Improvement Award! Nominations are currently open for all Excellence in Education Awards: nifdi.org/awards
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Learn more about Direct Instruction, NIFDI training, and the National Conference at NIFDI.org.
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Sold a Story shared this article on social media from MPR News highlighting the results at Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School: buff.ly/Hd9C7zp
NIFDI has supported Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School in beginning and continuing its implementation of Direct Instruction (DI).
As a NIFDI partner school, staff members have attended the Annual DI Conference and receive ongoing implementation support through coaching, on-site observations, and data analysis.
We are proud to support the school as it strengthens instruction and improves student outcomes.
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Learn more about Direct Instruction, NIFDI training, and the National Conference at NIFDI.org.
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Registration for the National DI Conference is now open! Join us in Eugene, July 26-30, 2027.
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With over 40 sessions to choose from, there's something for everyone!
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NEW Early Registration Incentives!
* Register by March 1st and receive $100 off your registration fee
* Register and book your room at the Graduate by February 28th and be entered to win a free room upgrade
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Meet Ever Pedersen, the 2026 recipient of the Carnine-McRoberts Student Improvement Award, presented by Doug and Linda Carnine at the 52nd National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes.
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Watch Ever’s inspiring story: buff.ly/AeAKZV0
Learn more about Direct Instruction, NIFDI training, and the National Conference at NIFDI.org.
Fill out our contact form to connect with us: buff.ly/tYcvSap
#DirectInstruction #Education #Literacy 🧵
Do you know a student who has shown exceptional academic success? If so, nominate them for the 2027 Student Improvement Award! Nominations are currently open for all Excellence in Education Awards: nifdi.org/awards
In his latest LinkedIn article, NIFDI President Kurt Engelmann compiled Emily Hanford's direct quotes on Direct Instruction.
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