About the Intervention
Early Intervention in Reading (EIR) is a supplemental reading program designed for students at risk of failing to learn to read in grades K-4. The program uses picture books to provide instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and contextual analysis, along with repeated reading and writing. In grades K, 1, and 2, EIR is based on whole-class instruction with additional small group instruction (groups of 5-7 students) for struggling readers. In grades 3 and 4, the program consists of small group instruction for 20 minutes, four days a week. Daily instruction involves 15-20 minutes of supplemental instruction to the whole class or to small groups. Teachers receive nine months of training through workshops and an Internet-based professional development program, including monthly two-hour Internet sessions, telephone support, and onsite facilitation.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect: on alphabetics
Positive effect: on comprehension
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Focus Areas
N/APrograms & Services
General Education, Remedial EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Citation
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse. (2008). Early Intervention in Reading (EIR)®. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/intervention/241.
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