From the lips of educators...

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“Having this component of the Six Traits already organized, sequenced, formatted, and “assessment-ready” gives me more time to devote to real writing."

Kitty Strauss, Warder Elementary, Grade 4

“The weekly assessment really helps me to know right away if someone needs some extra help. If I had to make up the assessments, I know I would not do them nearly as often. I just don’t have time to write curriculum and teach, too. Thank you!”

Maureen Kitzer, Fulton Elementary, Grade 3

"First Grade Daily Language Instruction is a student's first introduction to many written language skills. The children love the poems, songs, and activities that help them learn, remember, and apply new concepts and skills. The DLI format is kid friendly and encourages success for every student. It's truly a wonderful resource!"

Cathi Long, Walnut Hills Elementary- 1st grade pilot teacher

"Daily Language Instruction has been an excellent supplement to our first grade program. The easy to follow format leaves students feeling successful. They are actively engaged in the mini lessons and daily activities. Students also enjoy learning the songs and are often singing them throughout the day. Skills learned in the DLI lessons carry over into reading and writing lessons."

Julie Fukuhara, Walnut Hills Elementary- 1st grade pilot teacher

“ DLI has really helped me to relax about mastery. I tend to get uptight if all of my students don’t get a skill after a week of instruction. Now, I know that the skill we are working on will be included again and again. Some of my students, especially those who are younger and not as mature, just need more time and exposure.”

Paula Betty, Laredo Elementary, Grade 3

“A new-to-our-building fifth grade teacher brought DLI with her. She showed one co-worker, who then wanted DLI too, and it spread from teacher to teacher in just one year. Now we utilize DLI for 2nd-5th grades. The classroom teachers are very positive about it and our CSAP scores have climbed.”

Kid comments- collected by Kristen Whitcomb, Literacy Coach:

5th grade boy: “I like how it reviews all the different stuff. Instead of forgetting it you like remember it for the tests.”

5th grade girl: “I learned that I have to take a second look sometimes.”

Gifted 4th grade boy: “I think it’s pretty fun and it gives me a nice challenge. I am now better at capitalizing and spelling…and commas.”

Kristen Whitcomb, Literacy Coach
Howbert Elementary, Colorado Springs

“One of the features the teachers most appreciate is the opportunity for students to practice interpreting the directions for each task. Very often students actually know the content, but miss test items because they do not fully comprehend what is being asked.”

Susan Daniels, Principal- Harris Park Elementary, Adams 50

“ I especially like how it focuses on one skill for a whole week. I am seeing transfer to their writing and other test-taking”

Susan Lapioli, Grade 2 Howbert Elementary, Colorado Springs

“It’s quick, it’s easy and the results are not only seen in my kids' writing, but in their CSAP scores as well!

Wendi Meehan, Grade 5, Red Hawk Ridge Elementary, Cherry Creek

“I love the book, but you know what I really love are the spelling lists at the back of the book that correlate and I don’t have to go looking for words. I love that.”

Cyndy Tatum, Grade 5, Howbert Elementary, C olorado Springs

“Daily Language Instruction is great for proofreading practice and for “slowing down” my students as they proofread.”

Cindy Hester, Grade 6 (using Gr. 5 edition)
Stone Creek Charter School- Vail

"Thank you for my new DLI. I really appreciate all that you have done for our kids through the DLI series. A stellar job!"

Denise Winkler, Special Education, Cherry Valley Elementary, Franktown

“I am very pleased with it. We kept searching for things that were better. They (students) don’t learn it (a skill) just in one format. It is one of the better things I’ve used in 20 years for test-preparation. You can tell it was written by someone who knew what we needed.”

Michele Bueter, Grade 3, Howbert Elementary, Colorado Springs

"DLI helps my first graders start their day independently. The skills taught in DLI are first grade standards-based skills and support reading and writing strategies taught during the year."

Debbie Colussy, Walnut Hills Elementary- 1st grade pilot teacher

"I like the 6th grade DLI for the following reasons: 1) It comprehensively covers the conventions curriculum for this grade (as well as providing review). 2) It is easy to administer, grade, and quickly access the teaching points for mini-lessons. 3) It fits the 10-15 minutes I have for such instruction in the mornings before specials. I have tried other programs, but because of the above, DLI works best for me."

Dawn Schwaderer- Grade 6 -Coronado Elementary, Jefferson County

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