Evidence Based Literacy Instruction

November 20, 2008


Here is a link to our new, updated, must-see web site...
www.ebli.org

We are happy to share our new web site with you.  Whether you are familiar with EBLI or not, we know you will appreciate the information here and we welcome your input and feedback.  Below is a sampling of what you will find on the site:
  • Data showing dramatic gains on DIBELS,  MEAP, ACT, and  Woodcock-Johnson scores after EBLI instruction
    • 27% increase on 8th grade MEAP (State of Michigan proficiency test) scores after 6 weeks of whole class EBLI instruction
    • 59% increase in students at low risk from fall to spring on DIBELS Nonsense Word Fluency assessment after EBLI instruction
    • 3 point average increase in ACT reading scores after 6 hours of EBLI instruction
    • average improvement of 4.2 grade levels in comprehension for 25 students taught EBLI an average of 9.5 hours  
  • A short video explaining EBLI and showing the strategies in action with students
  • How you can get trained in EBLI and teach the strategies to your students or your own children
  • Information about services provided at Ounce of Prevention Reading Center and how we can assist learners of all ages reach their highest reading and academic potential
  • Feedback from educators trained in EBLI and from parents of Ounce of Prevention Reading Center clients
  • A message board where you can ask questions and get information from others
  • Links and book lists
  • News Briefs about EBLI and literacy

EBLI Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction
Ounce of Prevention Reading Center
Phone:  810-732-4810 
 mail:  ooprc@comcast.net