research & results

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 Benefits of Self Selected Materials

Offenberg, Robert M., Ed-D. (2006) Using Self Selected Reading Materials to Improve the Achievement of Children Poorly Served by Traditional Instruction: African American & Early Independent Readers

"Children's reading for pleasure at their comfort level," pg 21

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 Helping your Child Learn to Read

Henderson & Mapp (2002) Involvement that makes a Difference

"The evidence is consistant, positive and convincing family involvement linked to learning increases student achievement."

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OTHER STUDIES

Dudley-Marling, C. (2009) Home-School literacy Connections: The perceptions of African-American and immigrant ESL parents in two urban communitieis Teachers College Record 111 (7)

Crispeels, J. and Rivero, E. (2000) Engaging Latino Families for Student Success - Understanding the Process & Impact of Parent Training