Alphabetics [Evidence-based Reading Instruction]

6 PD Hours

Do your learners struggle with decoding unfamiliar words? In this course, learn strategies from a veteran reading teacher on how to effectively instruct students in alphabetics, including phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding.

Evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) is a set of practices, grounded in research and professional wisdom, for teaching adult learners the four essential components of reading that WIOA requires—alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This PD offering focuses on alphabetics.

This course consists of three required components, needing approximately six hours, spread over two months:

1. Complete six self-paced online modules, containing videos, embedded readings, and quick skill checks of the content and learning objectives.
2. Create a short alphabetics lesson. Receive feedback from the instructor on the submitted lesson.
3. Engage with other participants in a discussion forum.

PDPs: While this course is not eligible for PDPs by itself, it may be bundled with other EBRI professional development to earn PDPs.

Professional Standards Addressed: K1, P1 
Self-paced
Register on the SABES website at the link below:

• Apr. 4, 2025 - May 16, 2025
• Dec. 12, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025