Educator Feedback

After 4th grade teachers implemented E.B.L.I. strategies, MEAP reading scores increased from 57% to 87% proficient IN ONE YEAR at Whitehall Schools.
Contact: Melanie Schroder, Title I Director ~ 231-893-1052

After 16 years of teaching experience, East Jordon 6th grade Language Arts teacher Wendy Crick states "The EBLI reading strategies have been the answer to five years of searching for a system that could effectively and efficiently teach children to read."
Contact: Wendy Crick, East Jordan Teacher, ~ 231-536-0053

In an average of 9.52 hours of instruction, 25 6th grade students improved and average of 4.2 grade levels in comprehension on the WJR III. "The progress I observe on a daily basis makes my job rewarding and exciting," states EBLI Coach Renee Bartell.
Contact: Renee Bartell, EBLI Coach, Coldwater Schools, ~ 517-639-4201

At Elbridge School in Hart, 3rd grade students increased, on average, OVER 5 grade levels in word attack skills after 4 months of whole class E.B.L.I.
Contact: Dyanne Mullen, Principal, Hart, MI ~ 231-873-6350

In a letter of support for EBLI to the Branch County Community Foundation:
"I believe that it is imperative that we utilize interventions that have a high success rate with our struggling readers and writers. I also believe that EBLI will strengthen our regular curriculum when used with whole group instruction."
Contact: Milli A. Haug, Superintendent, Coldwater, MI ~517-279-5910

The number of 4th grade Special Education students in Ely School decreased by 30% the first year after implementation of E.B.L.I. strategies.
Contact: Dave Rodgers, Principal, Whitehall Schools ~ 231-893-0531
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Milan High School EBLI Student Feedback

as written for Milan High School teacher Elaine Briggs 11/02/07

I feel I'm relearning how to read in a way, because I was never taught this way. I like seeing the expression on my buddy's face when she gets something right.
Meagon Bolog, Student

For me, it's an honor to go over to the elementary school and help with reading. Because when I was a kid, I really wasn't a strong reader. I think it's a real confidence builder for my buddy, because he said he didn't feel good about reading but now he does.
William Castleman, Student

I like the program because when I first met my buddy she wasn't real enthusiastic about reading and now when she comes she tells me her mom has to tell her to stop reading.
Emily Rukkila, Student

I think that this class is a really good experience for both me and my buddy, because I am helping my buddy learn to read and I'm teaching myself so many things.
Vickie LaLone, Student

I'm really glad that I got this opportunity for this class. It's a lot of fun to work with someone that needs help and I enjoy doing it. I've also found that it's helped me as well.
Kristin Brandon, Student

This program is amazing. It really makes a difference, not only with the little kids but with the older ones too! All the kids not only gain skills to becoming the best readers that they can, but it builds self esteem.
Elaine Briggs, Teacher, 734-439-5020