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Vadasy, Patricia F.; Sanders, Elizabeth A.; Peyton, Julia A.; Jenkins, Joseph R. – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2002
A study compared students at risk for reading disabilities who were provided phonics-based instruction in first grade (n=13), students tutored in comprehension skills in second grade (n=10), and students tutored in both grades (n=26). Students tutored only in first grade performed better than those also tutored in second grade. (Contains…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics, Primary Education

Ross, Steven M.; And Others – American Educational Research Journal, 1995
Processes and outcomes associated with Reading Recovery and Success for All reading instruction programs were studied for first graders in 3 schools (n=184). Reading Recovery strongly benefited tutored students, but Success for All was more beneficial for special education students and untutored students. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Practices, Elementary School Students

Slavin, Robert E.; And Others – American Educational Research Journal, 1990
First-year outcomes are reported for Success for All--a program designed to bring all children to grade level in basic skills by the third grade. The program uses one-to-one tutoring, reading methods, frequent assessment, enhanced preschool and kindergarten programs, family support, and other interventions to prevent learning problems from…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Children, Compensatory Education, Educational Assessment