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Community-based early reading intervention for at-risk first graders

A study of 17 first-graders identified at high risk for a reading disability investigated the effects of community tutors on reading performance. When compared to the performance of matched controls, the children performed better on spelling and segmentation but not on reading. Skills declined at the second-grade follow-up evaluation. (CR)
Authors citation
Vadasy, P. F., Jenkins, J. R., Antil, L. R., & Wayne, S. K.
Publication
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice.
Link to study
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ541022
Year of Study
1997
Subject
Literacy
Program Evaluated
Community-Based Early Reading Intervention
Tutor Type
Volunteer
Duration
27 weeks
Sample size
35
Grade Level(s)
1st Grade
Student-Tutor Ratio
1
Effect Size
0.5
Study Design
Randomized Controlled Trial
Vadasy, P. F., Jenkins, J. R., Antil, L. R., & Wayne, S. K. (1997A). Community-based early reading intervention for at-risk first graders. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice.