The feasibility of and disparity between pronouncement and actual practice in secondary school developmental programs are discussed. The author states that, while systematic development of reading competencies and interests are the purported goals, the actual status of developmental reading varies greatly as reported in various studies. Smith…

The growth of reading programs in junior high schools is in the hands of teachers having two different educational orientations. What must be done to overcome this apparent difficulty is explained and explored in this article. (Editor)

Describes a model for a comprehensive reading program that identifies critical elements of a program and their relationship to one another. (MKM)

Reading programs and instructional facilities of 25 middle, junior high and senior high schools in various socio-economic settings of Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin were visited to identify those which hold promise. Observations revealed: (1) that more than half maintain a reading center or lab--some…

The federal Right to Read program is funding five school-based reading programs for the third consecutive year in Ohio. In addition to money, Right to Read provides technical assistance and materials to each site. Ball State University coordinates Ohio's team. Dr. Joseph Nemeth is the federally appointed technical assistant for Ohio's five…

Provides a model for a comprehensive reading program which has five components: the content teacher, the reading consultant, the developmental reading teacher, the remedial reading specialist, and the support staff. (HOD)

The effectiveness of teaching specific, related reading skills within a content subject was tested in seventh-grade science classes. Comparisons were made among seventh graders who were taught no reading skills in conjunction with a content subject, seventh graders who received instruction in reading skills within the social studies content, and…

This collection of papers, written by specialists in the field, presents information on significant topics in secondary reading. Each paper is followed by a discussion which raises questions and emphasizes points made in the paper. The topics covered include the establishment of an all-school reading program, instruction and class organization,…

This collection of papers, written by specialists in the field, presents information on significant topics in secondary reading. Each paper is followed by a discussion which raises questions and emphasizes points made in the paper. The topics covered include the establishment of an all-school reading program, instruction and class organization,…

Examines the state of reading in the secondary schools, reviewing ERIC documents on content area, developmental, and remedial programs. (RB)

Organizational procedures and principles underlying a high school reading program are presented. The proposed developmental reading program involves creating positive attitudes toward reading and directing growth in vocabulary, word form mastery, all phases of comprehension and interpretation, reading speed, and oral reading. Practical application…

This study investigated a ninth grade developmental reading program--reading taught in a reading classroom by a reading teacher--in hopes of determining what could be considered an adequate length of time needed in this type of situation for a student to show specific gains and a definite carry over of skills into the content areas. Ninth grade…

A total of 16 surveys conducted between 1940 and 1970 which describe secondary reading programs are reviewed. Growth and development of such programs began in the 1930's. Remedial programs were most apparent in the 1940's, and attention to developmental reading, content-area reading, rate increase, and study skills came in the 1950's. The 1960's…

Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, has set up a reading program which includes a reading clinic, a reading laboratory, and a program of Individually Prescribed Study (IPS). The IPS helps the students to master the reading skills necessary for his course work in content areas. Used in this program are various materials for…