A Description of Foundation Skills Interventions for Struggling Middle-Grade Readers in Four Urban Northeast and Islands Region School Districts

By Judith Zorfass and Carole Urbano

This study describes how four midsize urban school districts in the Northeast and Islands Region were providing foundation skills assessments and programs to struggling middle-grade readers. Researchers found variations, but also some similarities, in the districts’ use of tests and programs.

Contact Info: Judy Zorfass (1-800-225-4276 x2426)

Published by: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands Order Info

Download a copy of A Description of Foundation Skills Interventions for Struggling Middle-Grade Readers in Four Urban Northeast and Islands Region School Districts (PDF, 927 KB): http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/pdf/REL_2008042.pdf

Price: Free
ISBN: REL 2008 042
(56 pp.) PDF