Overview

In this 1.5-hour workshop, you will learn two EBRI (Evidenced-Based Reading Instruction) strategies for teaching comprehension skills through summarization. The session will be facilitated by two nationally certified MA STAR trainers.

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • ELA teachers of all levels
Description

Comprehension skills are integral to student success. Join this session to learn how to teach reading comprehension by using explicit instruction. You will learn two instructional strategies for summarizing material that will help your learners build comprehension and critical thinking skills. The strategies presented require minimal prep time for the teacher, have a high impact on student learning, and can be adapted for students at any level.

You will receive 1.5 hour of PD credit in LACES upon completion of this event.
Professional Standards Addressed: K1, P1

Please note: You cannot access this session from the SABES website. You will receive an email from the ELA PD Team at World Education one to two days before the session with instructions on how to access the Zoom session. 

For more information, please contact Elena Ruiz at elena_ruiz@worlded.org.

In addition, this event is part of an EBRI series. If you complete the EBRI series for the level that you teach, you will receive a SABES EBRI Certificate of Completion. 

EBRI Series table

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and utilize two evidenced-based techniques for teaching reading comprehension
  • Explain explicit instruction and incorporate it into classroom practice
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Date
03/11/2025 - 1:00 pm to 03/11/2025 - 2:30 pm
Location

United States

PD Team
SABES English Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction PD Team
Topic Area
CCRSAE (College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education)
EBRI (Evidence-Based Reading Instruction)
ELA
High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED)
STAR (STudent Achievement in Reading)
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