This new and engaging self-paced course introduces ABE English Language Arts teachers to evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI). EBRI is an approach to teaching reading that is grounded in the research related to reading instruction and that attends to the many parts and complexities of reading. EBRI helps us as adult educators be intentional about what we teach and how we teach it—so that our reading instruction in Adult Basic Education (ABE) is both engaging and effective for adult learners.
- All adult education practitioners and staff who wish to use or better understand EBRI
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
This three-hour mini-course provides a solid introduction to evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) in ABE. Learn about the four essential components of reading (alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and how they interrelate, the role of diagnostic assessment, and the basic tenets of explicit instruction.
While not eligible for PDPs by itself, this offering can be bundled with other EBRI offerings to earn PDPs. MA participants who complete all course requirements will receive 3 LACES PD hours.
Professional Standards Addressed: K1, P1
Please note: This self-paced course will be run in Canvas. You cannot access this session from the SABES website. You will receive an email from Ebony Vandross of the ELA PD Team one to two days before the session with instructions on how to access the course.
For more information, please contact Ebony Vandross at ebony_vandross@worlded.org.
- Define evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI)
- Describe the four essential components of reading, including how they are interrelated
- Identify general instructional priorities for beginning adult readers (0–3 GLE), intermediate adult readers (4–8 GLE), and adult secondary readers (9+ GLE)
- Describe the five features of evidence-based reading instruction in ABE
- Identify next steps in providing evidence-based reading instruction for learners at a specific instructional level of your choice
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
