What is EBLI?
Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) is a speech-to-print approach that teaches reading, spelling, writing, and handwriting by connecting speech sounds to the letter(s) that represent them. It is systematic, explicit, and research-aligned for learners of any age.
For more information on EBLI, visit the EBLI website.
EBLI works with how the brain learns language. Instead of starting with letter names and rules, students begin with what they already know—speech—and map those sounds to print. That helps them become accurate, automatic readers and writers more efficiently.
What students learn with EBLI:
Phonemic Awareness
Hearing, blending, and manipulating the individual sounds in spoken words.
Phonics & Decoding
Connecting sounds to the letters and letter combinations that represent them, then reading words in authentic text.
Spelling & Encoding
Applying the same sound-to-print knowledge so students can spell words accurately.
Fluency
Building accurate, automatic word reading that carries into connected text.
Vocabulary & Comprehension
Developing meaning and understanding as the goal of all reading instruction.
Handwriting & Writing
Integrating handwriting and written expression with literacy skills, not as separate add-ons.
EBLI can be taught 1:1, in small groups, or in larger settings, and it dovetails with other reading work. Students of all ages and ability levels can benefit.
For more information on EBLI, visit the EBLI website.
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