Describes the reading program a Taylors Elementary School (in Taylors, South Carolina), which is one of several reading programs selected as exemplary at the 1993 International Reading Association convention. (SR)

Describes the reading program at Butcher Children's School (an elementary laboratory school for Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas), one of several school reading programs selected as exemplary at the 1993 International Reading Association convention. (SR)

A systematic, coherent reading program leads to improvement in the achievement of an entire elementary school. (DD)

Summarizes major features of the Project Information Packages and describes the eight steps to follow in order for a school district to obtain one. (HOD)

Describes (as part of a series of articles describing exemplary school reading programs) several innovative programs designed to connect home, school, and classroom at Baltimore Highlands Elementary School. (SR)

Discusses the compensatory and regular reading programs examined by the Educational Testing Service. (HOD)

Describes a humane Education program designed to build upon itself in each of the elementary grades. It involves seven years of exposure to humane education. Students receive a personal library of 14 animal stories by the time they complete grade 6. Teachers receive training at the local level. (Author/MDH)

Designed for the special needs of students reading below grade level at Juan Seguin Elementary School (Texas), this pamphlet presents an overview of the High Expectations reading program. The pamphlet identifies whole group instruction as the primary instructional method, although small group instruction is delivered when necessary. An effective…

Lists and compares the dissemination efforts of the Northern Cheyenne Behavior Analysis Model of Follow Through for the years 1978 and 1979. Provides the requirements for replication of the program. (FL)

This compilation presents material related to Project Read-Write, a basic skills program for grades 2-7 which utilizes students' attitudes and experiences and is designed to promote total reading comprehension through writing. It is noted in the compilation that although the program was developed in an urban area (Newark, New Jersey), it can be…

Reports on a study that evaluated the effectiveness of Project Follow Through programs on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Reveals continued improvement in reading achievement scores at all grade levels studied. (FL)

The Thomasville City School District offers an 8-weeks summer program for students in grades 1 through 6. The program consists of individualized and small group instruction, with an emphasis on improving reading skills. Areas covered include vocabulary, comprehension, oral and written expression, and basic arithmetic. Evan though the program's…

Almost 900 children in grades 1 through 8, with reading difficulties, are given special individualized instruction at the Yuba County Reading-Learning Center each year. Operating on a twelve-months basis, the Center seeks to improve the children's reading and verbal skills and bring about more positive attitudes toward school and education. The…

The Topeka Reading Clinic, Centers, and Services provides help for disabled readers in the Topeka, Kansas, elementary and junior high schools. The professional staff of the clinic diagnoses reading disabilities and designs remedial programs. The remedial reading teachers affiliated with the clinic offer reading classes in the schools for grade 4…

This compilation presents material related to the HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) Reading Mastery/Learning/Tutorial System, a program consisting of the use of electronic databases, comprehensive diagnostic tests, computer software, instructional materials, staff development, tutorial master plans, and a professional support system to support…