by Elena Forzani and Cheryl Maykel University of Connecticut Authors’ Note: The results presented in this paper are part of a larger study with Donald J. Leu, University of Connecticut; Jonna Kulikowich, The Pennsylvania State University; Nell Sedransk, National Institute…
Effects Of Three Vocabulary Strategies On Kindergarten Tier 2 Word Recognition
Lisa Mello Handfield Andover Elementary School, Andover, CT Abstract This action research project sought to determine the effects of three vocabulary strategies on Kindergarten Tier 2 word recognition. In a sample of convenience, 16 Kindergartners were pre-tested on their expressive…
Reading Intervention Strategies – Primary and Beyond
Theresa Jacksis & Lisa Yacoviello University of Bridgeport School of Education and Human Resources Abstract This article describes reading intervention strategies at the primary and secondary levels. The primary level focuses on the effectiveness of small group literacy instruction and…
Improving Reading Comprehension Across the Content Areas: A Language Arts and Social Studies Partnership
Christine Ceraso Parisi, Reading Consultant, Thomas Edison Middle School Abstract The purpose of this action research study was to answer specific questions about student achievement in the area of reading comprehension and writing. The focus question of the study was,…
A Status Report on SRBI in Connecticut Public Schools Principal Investigators
Dr. Diana Sisson and Dr. Betsy Sisson Connecticut Association for Reading Research Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status of SRBI in Connecticut public schools in respect to four research questions. 1) What are educators’…