A pair of white ring binders with teal covers labeled "Basic Reading Inventory," standing upright side by side.

Jerry Johns Basic Reading Inventory

by American Printing House for the Blind

$241.00, see price history

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Professional setup required This is an assessment instrument, so it needs a trained professional to give it and read the results. Scoring it wrong or misreading the results could lead to the wrong reading supports for a student, which wastes time and money.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Jerry Johns Basic Reading Inventory (12th edition) is an informal assessment teachers use to look at how a student reads and how well they understand what they hear. It's a tool for the person doing the evaluating, not something a student uses on their own.

Getting it

Many states lend devices like this for trial periods, free or at low cost — find your state's AT lending program.

Where to get it

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$241.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional setup required
Price
$241.00
Funding
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Review the administration materials before testing a student, so you know how scoring and interpretation work.
  • With a guide
    Practice giving the inventory with a colleague or practice student before using it for real.
  • With professional help
    A teacher, reading specialist, or teacher of students with visual impairments should give the assessment and interpret the results. Plan on time for each student, plus extra time to learn the scoring the first time.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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