EBRI is a set of practices for teaching the four essential components of reading (alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) that research has proven to increase the reading achievement of adult learners.

 Part 1 (10/2, face-to-face, 5 PD hours) covers three main areas:

• The relationship between diagnostic assessment and EBRI
• Practice in administering free individual assessments in alphabetics, fluency, and vocabulary
• Using learners’ diagnostic reading profiles to determine their strengths and instructional needs (i.e., which components to emphasize and at what level)

 Part 2 (practicum, 4 PD hours) must be completed within two weeks of the initial session:

• Administer a background questionnaire and the above assessments in alphabetics, fluency, and vocabulary  to one ABE learner
• Using these results and the learner’s MAPT score for comprehension, build a Reading Profile Report that covers the learner’s assessment scores, a summary of the learner’s background questionnaire, a summary of the learner’s strengths and needs in reading, and suggestions for what materials to use and at what levels

Note: The trainer will provide individual written feedback on each participant’s report, and each report will be made available for all participants to read prior to the final online session.

 Part 3 (10/31, online, 2 PD hours):

• Give a brief case presentation of the learner you assessed
• Discuss the various learner profiles with the group, and share your assessment experiences and insights
• Discuss some of the challenges you faced in implementing diagnostic assessment and some possible solutions to those challenges

 Note: Completion of all three parts is required in order to receive any PD hours.

Please note that parking is only available at street meters. TERC is a 10 minute walk from the Porter Square stop on the Red Line.