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Evaluation Of The Cedar Falls, Iowa Title I Reading Program In Grades Two, Three, Four: With An Emphasis On Comprehension Instruction, Katherine Dyke Beebe
Evaluation Of The Cedar Falls, Iowa Title I Reading Program In Grades Two, Three, Four: With An Emphasis On Comprehension Instruction, Katherine Dyke Beebe
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Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 initiated federal aid to education on a large scale. Since Title I's inception, evaluative data have been attempting to demonstrate conclusively the value of the program in reducing reading failure. This study investigated the effectiveness of the Cedar Falls Title I reading program within the evaluation models established by the Title I Evaluation and Reporting System (TIERS). In addition, this study investigated the effectiveness of the Diagnostic and Instructional Materials and Procedures for Improved Instruction in the Area of Reading Comprehension (DMPRC) in improving reading instruction in Title I. …