The How to ABA Podcast

Direct Instruction Programs

May 28, 2024 Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt Episode 152
Direct Instruction Programs
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The How to ABA Podcast
Direct Instruction Programs
May 28, 2024 Episode 152
Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt

We typically use direct instruction programs with some of our advanced learners, especially when working towards academic goals. Direct instruction programs are based on ABA principles and designed around reviewing previously mastered skills and moving in small increments to help our learners feel successful. Here, we cover some of our favorite direct instruction programs and provide tips on how to use them most effectively.

We walk through the history of direct instruction programs in American school districts and how the focus shifted towards adoption within the special needs area. We share all our go-to direct instruction programs to help learners with reading, language and comprehension, spelling, math, and writing. We also talk about targeting concepts individually and data collection. 

What’s Inside:

  • The history of direct instruction programs
  • Our favorite direct instruction programs by learning topic
  • How to use direct instruction programs most effectively


Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
National Institute for Direct Instruction: NIFDI

Show Notes

We typically use direct instruction programs with some of our advanced learners, especially when working towards academic goals. Direct instruction programs are based on ABA principles and designed around reviewing previously mastered skills and moving in small increments to help our learners feel successful. Here, we cover some of our favorite direct instruction programs and provide tips on how to use them most effectively.

We walk through the history of direct instruction programs in American school districts and how the focus shifted towards adoption within the special needs area. We share all our go-to direct instruction programs to help learners with reading, language and comprehension, spelling, math, and writing. We also talk about targeting concepts individually and data collection. 

What’s Inside:

  • The history of direct instruction programs
  • Our favorite direct instruction programs by learning topic
  • How to use direct instruction programs most effectively


Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
National Institute for Direct Instruction: NIFDI