This cohort-sequential study explored the components of working memory (WM) that underlie second language (L2) reading growth in 450 children at risk and not at risk for reading disabilities (RD) whose first language is Spanish. English language learners designated as balanced and nonbalanced bilinguals with and without risk for RD in Grades 1, 2,…

Several multiple-probe-across-participants design studies were employed to evaluate the effectiveness of a supplemental tutoring intervention using "Read Well" (Sprick, Howard, and Fidanque, 1998-2000). In Year 1, we conducted two studies with 7 first-, second-, and third grade children (1 girl and 6 boys), who were classified as having…