Adolescent literacy : what works and why /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Davidson, Judith, 1953-
Other Authors:	Koppenhaver, David, 1956-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Garland, 1993.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Series:	Garland reference library of social science ; vol. 828.
Subjects:	Project on Adolescent Literacy (U.S.) Reading (Adult education) > United States. Reading > United States > Remedial teaching. Literacy > United States.

Table of Contents:

Adolescent literacy today
Methodology
The Kenosha model : academic improvement through language experience
STAR : structured teaching in the areas of reading and writing
HILT : high intensity language training : an effective model of second-language literacy instruction
After-school literacy programs for young adolescents
Summer literacy programs for young adolescents
Special findings
What works and why
Translating what works into programs and policies.