This annotated bibliography cites journal articles, books and ERIC documents related to cross-age tutoring. Contents are organized in four sections: (1) trends indicating a need for cross-age tutoring; (2) variables in implementation of cross-age tutoring programs; (3) positive effects of cross-age tutoring; and (4) a review of research in…

Traditional large-group instruction is geared toward one type of learning style and often assumes a specific cultural background. Tutoring, as a way to augment traditional instruction and help students with special needs, is examined in this bulletin. Following the introduction, chapter 1 reviews evidence supporting the effectiveness of tutoring…

This guide is designed to help program leaders build into their child care and latchkey/after school helper programs a "Helpers Promoting Reading" program, in which adolescents read and review books with young children, thus improving the reading skills and attitudes of both groups, and responding to the developmental needs of early…

A Summerbridge program is a comprehensive 2- to 3-year academic program with intensive summer and school-year sessions, year-round counseling, and family advocacy and is followed by continued support through high school. The tuition-free program targets talented students with limited educational opportunities who are taught by a faculty composed…