Conservatoires train musicians to high levels of proficiency in performance and other 'principal study' disciplines, but often, teaching is perceived as a second-class profession, and little is known about how music students learn to facilitate music making in others. Yet, conservatoires have a responsibility to contribute to the development of…

Describes program components or experiences that support and foster Reading Recovery teacher training. Explores the role of behind-the-glass lessons in developing teachers' understandings and teaching skills. Proposes several basic principles of Reading Recovery's approach to teacher education. (RS)

Presents, in a question-and-answer format, the views of two first grade teachers new to the Reading Recovery program. Explains the program and its impact on the students and teachers. (RS)