This one is close to home. Emily Hanford’s Sold a Story returns for Season 2 — What Happened to Teaching? — with EBC founder and Direct Instruction creator Siegfried “Zig” Engelmann at the center of the story. We’re looking forward to hearing this important chapter in the history of Direct Instruction told. Watch the trailer youtu.be/4YDq-AB_d2c?si=8DgC…

Ever wonder what it takes to field-test a DI program? Owen Engelmann & Evan Haney created an overview for the curious. "We don't guess. We field-test!" DM for the pdf #DirectInstruction

If CA is serious about grounding literacy reform in scientifically validated instruction, then Direct Instruction mustn’t merely be eligible-it must be central. It is not just aligned w/ the SOR. It IS Ithe science of reading. The reading wars are ending. Phonics won. wapo.st/47kfGqE

Let’s not reinvent the wheel — it’s been rolling strong for 60 years. Direct Instruction works. Always has. Yet schools keep chasing trends while kids fall behind. Mary Eisele reminds us: we don’t need a new fix — just trust what’s been fixing it all along. 🔗 medium.com/inspired-ideas-pr…

"Why Direct Instruction Can Close Major Literacy Gaps..." @McGrawHillK12 medium.com/inspired-ideas-pr…

📣 Exciting Announcement! 📚 Engelmann-Becker Corp. is thrilled to share that McGraw-Hill is reactivating the IP for the Teacher Presentation Book of Cursive Writing, A Direct Instruction Program! 🎉 Starting this Fall 2024, educators will once again have the opportunity to purchase this essential resource, designed to enhance and streamline the teaching of cursive writing. This program offers clear, effective strategies to guide students through the intricacies of cursive, ensuring they develop the skills they need with confidence and precision. We will notify you as soon as it is available. Purchases can be made directly through McGraw Hill's website. Stay tuned for more details. #McGrawHill #CursiveWriting #DirectInstruction #Education #Fall2024 #Engelmann

Happy Birthday to our President and Senior Direct Instruction Author, Owen Engelmann! Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also your incredible dedication to revolutionizing Direct Instruction. Your tireless efforts in authoring and innovating have made a significant impact on education. Thank you, Owen, for your exceptional leadership, insightful guidance, and unwavering commitment to mentoring and ensuring academic equity for all students. Here's to many more years of making a difference! #DirectInstruction

"Direct Instruction (DI) is a teaching methodology, suitable for both targeted intervention and alternative core instruction, that is proven to close gaps and accelerate learning. It’s a precise, efficient, and effective way to ensure students gain mastery of foundational skills. When implemented with fidelity, Direct Instruction can help us address the scale of this crisis." medium.com/inspired-ideas-pr…

"Dear Owen," Questions from the Field- Owen Engelmann, Senior DI Author and President of Engelmann-Becker Corp often receives emails and calls from the field regarding program related implementation questions. One in December is regarding Reading Mastery Transformations Grade K-1 Fast Cycle/Acceleration Schedule. We've received a dozen or so similar questions so we're going to post the Q&A as an image that you can share! If you need a pdf of the Q&A or of the Acceleration Schedule, please DM us here or on FB! #ReadingMasteryTransformations @McGrawHillK12 #DearOwen #DIquestionsfromthefield

As EB approaches the year's end, we are moving from pre-production into production, marking another chapter in our unwavering mission to level the educational playing field. With genuine warmth, we extend heartfelt holiday greetings from our dedicated Direct Instruction development team (EBC). To all of YOU remarkable DI Warriors tirelessly championing the cause, your impact on the lives and futures of countless children is nothing short of extraordinary. Wishing you all a season filled with joy, connection, and the knowledge that together, we're making a profound difference. We will prevail! Onward!

Another child with reading success (she's 4 years old!) Thanks to Siegfried "Zig" Engelmann's Direct Instruction.