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Lorenz, Kelley M. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study examined the effects of a home-reading program on parent-teacher communication and on the ability of parents to select reading material for their children. In this qualitative case study, parents of 4th grade students participated in a reading homework program with their children. Using constructivist theories, the study's…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Parents as Teachers, Reading Material Selection, Parent Role
Pagan, Stephanie; Sénéchal, Monique – Canadian Journal of Education, 2014
In this research, parents and children participated in a comprehensive book reading intervention designed to improve children's literacy. Over eight weeks during the summer, children in the intervention condition were encouraged to read one book weekly and parents were trained to foster reading comprehension. Forty-eight Grades 3 and 5 children…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Reading Programs, Intervention, Literacy Education
Washington, Wanda – Online Submission, 2003
This report summarizes evaluation results of the AISD state-funded Optional Extended Year Program for 2002-2003.
Descriptors: School Districts, Extended School Year, Elementary School Students, Parent Participation