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Computer-Based Reading Programs: A Preliminary Investigation of Two Parent Implemented Programs with Students At-Risk for Reading Failure
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Pindiprolu, Sekhar S.; Forbush, David – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2009
In 2000, National Reading Panelists (NRP) reported that computer delivered reading instruction has potential for promoting the reading skills of students at-risk for reading failure. However, panelists also noted a scarcity of data present in the literature on the effects of computer-based reading instruction. This preliminary investigation…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Reading Instruction, Elementary School Students, At Risk Students
Evaluating the Promise of Computer-Based Reading Interventions with Students with Reading Difficulties
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Pindiprolu, Sekhar S.; Forbush, David E. – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2009
The ability to read is essential to school-based learning and skilled responding in an information rich society. Unfortunately, many students in today's schools do not become skilled readers. Many reading researchers (Blachman 1996, 1997; Felton, 1993; Fletcher & Lyon, 1998; Torgesen, 1997) agree that the vast majority of problems experienced…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs, Reading Difficulties
Second-Year (1999-2000) Implementation of Reading Renaissance[R] in Idaho: Summary of Second Year's Results. Monograph.
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School Renaissance Inst., Inc., Madison, WI. – 2000
A study used 1999-2000 data from Accelerated Reader and STAR Reading to assess students' reading practice, growth in reading performance, and effects of Reading Renaissance training on students' reading development. The study included 10 schools that participated in the 1998-99 study and 27 additional schools. Data from 7876 students enrolled in…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Program Implementation, Reading Improvement
Idaho Statewide Implementation of Reading Renaissance[R]: Summary of First Year's Results. Monograph.
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School Renaissance Inst., Inc., Madison, WI. – 1999
In 1998, as part of a major 3-year Reading Initiative, the Albertson Foundation provided $24.5 million to improve the reading performance of all Idaho elementary, middle, and junior high students. The reading components of School Renaissance (SR), a comprehensive school improvement program, include Accelerated Reader (AR) learning information…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Program Implementation, Reading Improvement