Direct Instruction
DR LEARNING uses Direct Instruction programs and principles exclusively for elementary-aged students. In a typical lesson, you will see teacher led instruction with rapid pacing, and frequent responses. The teacher follows a very detailed lesson plan with over 30 years in development and testing.
Grade 8 - 12
DR LEARNING provides coaching and tutoring in the core subjects. Program-based and teacher-made materials provide the necessary adaptations to meet the students' needs.
Testing
Both norm referenced and criterion referenced assessments are available as well as placement tests for each program in the core subjects.
Click on The Programs tab here to see descriptions of a wide range of Direct Instructions programs available:
ELL/ESL
Direct Instruction Spoken English
Math
Connecting Math Concepts, Corrective Math, DISTAR Arithmetic, Essentials for Algebra, Funnix Math
Reading
Corrective Reading, Funnix Reading, Horizons, Reading Mastery, REWARDS
Science/Social Studies
REWARDS Plus
Understanding US History
Spelling
Spelling Mastery, Spelling Through Morphographs
Writing and Language
Essentials for Writing, Expressive Writing, Language for Learning, Language for Thinking