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Wasik, Barbara A. – Reading Teacher, 1999
Describes what reading coaches do (provide literacy enrichment without emphasizing the diagnostic and intervention aspects of reading), how this differs from reading tutors, and how reading coaches can help with literacy development in schools. Discusses activities for reading coaches, and benefits of a reading coach program. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Literacy, Program Descriptions, Reading Improvement
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Wasik, Barbara A.; Slavin, Robert E. – Reading Research Quarterly, 1993
Reviews 16 studies of 5 1-to-one tutoring models (Reading Recovery, Success for All, Prevention of Learning Disabilities, the Wallach Tutoring Program, and Programmed Tutorial Reading) used with at-risk first graders. Finds (1) substantial positive effects of tutoring; (2) effects of tutoring are generally lasting; and (3) results were more…
Descriptors: Grade 1, High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Literature Reviews