Educational Achievement Publishing (EAP) is proud to be the publisher of Direct Instruction Spoken English (DISE)! DISE is a uniquely effective intervention program designed to teach spoken English to non-English speaking students in grades 4-12. Developed by Siegfried “Zig” Engelmann, one of the key founders of the Direct Instruction model, DISE addresses the structure of the English language directly and systemically through highly interactive learning sessions. Lessons are carefully planned with clear exercises designed around small learning increments. Each lesson is taught to mastery through daily oral practice with the whole class.
In the video below, EAP Director of Marketing, Randi Saulter, provides an overview of the DISE program.
Students with little to no English don’t always benefit from silent screens.
They need meaningful interaction and targeted support to thrive.Bryan Wickman, Director of Sales, interviews expert Dr. Nancy Woolfson on her experience with DISE. She describes how DISE has positively affected the performance of English Language Learners in grades four and above.
Hear from Rachel, a dedicated teacher at Pimlico Elementary in Baltimore, Maryland! At the 2025 National Direct Instruction Conference, Rachel participated in DISE training and shared her powerful success story using DISE at her campus. She describes how her students, many starting with little to no English, quickly gained the oral language needed to thrive. They advanced through Reading Mastery Signature Edition (RSME) Kindergarten and 1st Grade, began speaking in complete sentences, and showed excitement and motivation for learning. This unscripted interview also includes Rachel’s heartfelt advice for new teachers beginning their DISE journey. 
Watch this 2-minute video now and be inspired!
Success Story Spotlight!
Meet Kathryn Raza, Instructional Coach at Modesto City Schools. As the MTSS coach, Kathryn has been leading the way in using DISE to support newcomer English learners.
During intervention blocks, Kathryn and her team of paraprofessionals have seen incredible growth:
Kathryn shares how DISE not only gave students the tools to build foundational English but also the confidence to connect with peers and thrive in school.