A white three-ring binder with a black and gray cover reading "Basic Reading Inventory" and listing its authors.

Jerry Johns Basic Reading Inventory, Print

by American Printing House for the Blind

$241.00, see price history

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Professional setup required This is an assessment tool, so it needs a trained teacher or specialist to give it, score it correctly, and turn the results into a reading plan. Used without that training, the results could be misread and lead to the wrong support for a student.

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. This print version is meant for educators working with school-age students, not for families to use 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

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
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 inventory materials before using them with a student.
  • With a guide
    Learn how to give and score the inventory by reading the included instructions, which takes a few hours to work through.
  • With professional help
    A teacher or reading specialist gives the assessment, scores it, and uses the results to plan instruction. Plan on a short session per student.

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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