Advocates the use of study groups focusing on the local school context as a complement and an alternative to traditional staff development. Discusses ingredients of successful study groups and gives examples of how they can be applied. Notes benefits and cautions of study groups. (SR)

Describes how Edmund Burke Huey's "The Psychology and Pedagogy of Reading" helped shape and change the author's concepts of reading. (DD)

Outlines a descriptive (not prescriptive) approach for the creation of a literature-based reading curriculum. Describes the 4 steps (behaving with basals, redefining reading, revving up for reading, and letting literature loose) that took the author 14 years of teaching to complete. Argues that literature-based reading programs are fun, enjoyable,…

Presents teachers with seven suggestions for the kinds of professional articles that could be written for other teachers. (RS)

Describes International Reading Association members' activities, on behalf of reading professionals, involving national accreditation, state program approval, state licensure, and national certification. (RS)

Considers three aspects of support offered by principals and reading supervisors to beginning teachers: instructional models, instructional materials, and mentoring. Argues that providing support for beginning teachers (particularly those using literature-based instruction) should not be left to chance but requires conscious effort and planning.…

Updates and extends an analysis of material in the postsecondary remedial/developmental reading field, indicating that the field is gaining professionalism. (JD)

Surveys elementary, middle, and high school teachers to discover their professional reading habits, what influenced them to read or not read, and whether they felt encouraged or supported in reading for professional growth. (SR)

Contributors suggest (1) ways for letting administrators know that teachers can be accountable for attending and participating in professional activities; (2) a schematic poster exercise for illustrating a newspaper index; and (3) titles of books helpful to teachers with limited English-speaking students. (HTH)