This handbook prepared by the Alabama State Right to Read staff is intended for the use of local Right to Read directors. The book is organized around the three levels at which Right to Read operates--local, state, and national. "History of Right to Read in Alabama" discusses training of state staff, criteria for a successful reading…

This paper discusses change and development of student attitudes, especially in reading, and several alternative methods which are available for measurement and observation of change in attitudes. Important considerations for the reading teacher who is interested in developing student attitudes include establishing a positive environment which…

This booklet presents the proceedings of the Administrators' Conference of the New England Consortium for the Right to Read. The reports of most sessions are given in summary form. However, the keynote address is presented in lengthier form as a resource for those who wish to use the ideas presented in developing a master plan. The contents…

The seven papers in this booklet include "Continuous Progress in Reading," which discusses managing continuing progress programs, clarifies the rationale underlying continuous progress programs, outlines a developmental checklist of objectives, and offers suggestions for arranging for continuous assessment of progress and providing for…

Designed as an introduction to individualized reading instruction, this pamphlet considers the purpose of individualization, implementing individualized instruction, facility changes, diagnosis, evaluation, and individual student needs. The four appendixes feature samples of a student record, a student plan sheet, a teacher record, and a teacher…

This program, included in "Effective Reading Programs...," has as its principal objective the improvement of the educational expertise of elementary teachers, particularly in reading and language arts. All of the 12 elementary schools in Southampton County are involved in the program. The two important components of the program are (1)…

This program, included in "Effective Reading Programs...," serves about 8,900 educationally disadvantaged children in K-6. The program involves all 700 classroom teachers and most of the 700 paraprofessionals in 31 Title I elementary schools. The schools are located in low-income areas of a large city. The major objective of the program…

This paper describes the development of a course in secondary school reading methods which was designed to meet the diverse needs and objectives of students who intend to become either content specialists or reading specialists. Students are presented with 23 instructional objectives from which they choose the ones which satisfy their objectives.…

This 71-item bibliography is intended for a school's professional library in reading education. The books and periodicals are listed under the following categories: "Reading Education,""Educational Management,""General," and "Articles From Periodicals." (WR)

Constructed for use by individuals analyzing the status and problems of local reading programs and systematically seeking and developing solutions, this handbook is a programed self-study guide which may be used by a committee or task force to collect data and make decisions. The handbook contains eleven charts which may be used to summarize…

Content-area reading begins in grade 1 and is a gradual and continuous development of the reading skills through the grades and beyond. For the student to gain proficiency in this difficult and complex art, theoretical suggestions paired with actual classroom samples in content-area instruction are illustrated for the content-area teacher's use.…

The employment of the graphoneme approach in reading instruction is based on several generally accepted concepts regarding the learning process and the nature of the English language. A graphoneme is a closed syllable, a syllable which begins with a vowel and ends with a consonant, and it is thought to be the stable unit in the relationship…

The relationship between phonics and linguistics is considered. Certain observations concerning each are offered by the author. Phonics generalizations from reading experts and from linguists are presented. It is noted that the linguists offer critical observations of phonics instruction mainly because so much confusion is present in the…

Inservice education programs for public school teachers are needed for these, among other, reasons: (1) to provide teachers with preparation for teaching reading since this often not done by colleges and universities and is often not required for state department certification; (2) to help teachers keep abreast of the latest research in the field…

This "Guide" was prepared in order to inform educators of the variety of new materials available in the field of reading instruction. The supplement updates the original volume published in September 1968 and is meant to be used with the original "Guide." New publications since that date, as well as additional publishers who…