Describes six study and notetaking techniques for reading/learning disabled adolescents and suggests circulating a series of training notes to help high school teachers incorporate reading techniques into the content area classrooms. (HOD)

Argues that research conducted in the last 10 years yields impressive evidence for the effectiveness of several innovative teaching and coaching practices of interest to reading supervisors. Offers 7 tips for improving the retention of information offered during inservice education and facilitating the transfer of that information to the…

Outlines four elements of reading theory every volunteer tutor in an adult program should know, including the importance of material selection and of understanding the processes good readers use to gain meaning. (HOD)

Explains how the Mexican government is seeking to eradicate illiteracy through two programs--one focused on bilingual education and the other on adult literacy, using residential and day school, radio, TV, and correspondence programs. (HOD)

Discusses 19 suggestions for improving the effectiveness of inservice programs, including conducting a needs assessment, developing clear objectives, showing examples of students' work, encouraging building supervisors to attend, and finding a good location for the inservice program. (RS)

Describes a training framework which used active listening to introduce volunteer adult literacy tutors to student-centered learning, expanding from active listening into group and learner observations. (SR)