This booklet describes early reading programs in six different elementary schools in Colorado that share the same goal--all children must be fluent readers and writers by the time they enter third grade. The six schools, while different in size, location, and socioeconomic makeup, each emphasize: early intervention; a balanced, consistent teaching…

COMPARISONS WERE MADE AMONG THREE APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING ENGLISH ARTS SKILLS, PARTICULARLY IN READING, WITH FIRST-GRADE CHILDREN FROM SPANISH-SPEAKING HOMES. PARTICIPATING CHILDREN WERE RANDOMLY GIVEN ONE OF THREE INSTRUCTIONAL TREATMENTS FOR ENGLISH-READING--(1) BASAL READING, (2) SECOND LANGUAGE READING, AND (3) LANGUAGE-EXPERIENCE READING. IT…