Describes a procedure for the selection of reading materials on three types of budgets. (RB)

The use of paraprofessionals leads to closer ties with the community and better citizen understanding of the schools. (JH)

This program was designed to improve reading skills and to provide intensive remediation for students in grades six through nine. Specialized materials and equipment were provided by Educational Development Laboratories (EDL). The EDL Reading Laboratory utilized the Learning 100 program, a multi-modality developmental and remedial program. Small…

THIS GUIDE FOR SETTING UP REMEDIAL READING PROGRAMS IN IDAHO SCHOOLS EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTING READING DIFFICULTIES. THE GUIDE MAINTAINS THAT WHILE A REMEDIAL READING PROGRAM PRIMARILY DIAGNOSES READING DIFFICULTIES AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY REMEDIAL TREATMENT, THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPLEMENTS THE REGULAR CLASSROOM READING PROGRAM. TO…

THE PROCEEDINGS AT THE SECOND MEETING OF A READING CLINIC FOR PARENTS OF CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IS DESCRIBED. AT THE READING CLINIC THE PARENTS WERE INTRODUCED TO SEVERAL ACTIVITIES WHICH THEIR CHILDREN MIGHT TRY AT HOME IN CONNECTION WITH NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, THE TV GUIDE, AND OTHER SUCH READING MATERIALS. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED…

This report is concerned with the status of former clinic subjects who completed instruction two to seven years prior to this study. Changes in reading performance were investigated, actual reading level was compared with the reading expectancy level for each student, and the subjects' and parents' ratings of the subjects' reading performance and…

The document serves two purposes: to describe the planning process, staffing, materials, organization, and results of the Austin (Texas) Learning Center-Library Pilot Project; and to provide guidance to those who wish to develop similar programs and adult learning centers in their communities. The report describes the Austin experience, together…

The importance of an interdisciplinary learning center as a supporting element for the academic program was stressed. The various services such a center can perform for students and faculty are described. The development of the Learning Center at the Community College of Delaware County, Media, Pennsylvania, was traced as a point of departure for…

This kit, directed to administrators, is the second in the PREP series of four on reading difficulties and the efforts of professional groups to deal with the problems. The kit contains five related documents: (3-A) a monograph identifying types of cases best handled at clinics or diagnostic centers, descriptions of various clinics, and data…

This program selected 252 students on the basis of teacher recommendations and kindergarten survey test scores. Students were divided into teams and remained with an Intensive Reading Instructional Team for 10 weeks. Moving from teacher to teacher at hourly intervals each morning, students met with teachers specializing in one of three crucial…

In this guide, the various factors necessary in a secondary level reading center are discussed in two sections. "Testing and Diagnosis" explores group screening tests, reading tests, student selection, diagnostic testing, the basic skills list, the Informal Reading Inventory, and posttesting. "Methods and Motivation" covers student motivation,…

The author visits a reading center which aims to disseminate comprehensive information on reading for parents and teachers. (Editor)

Describes how the word processor can be used for the creation of application and practice materials for reading comprehension in a learning station format. (CRH)

Hunter College has set up a Reading Resource Center where students receive individualized help in specific problem areas not covered in their reading classes and where teachers can find materials either for their own edification or for use in the classroom. (Author)