Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Intervention

Is reading a struggle for your child? Does it cause your child stress or embarrassment? Are you confused by the mixed messages you receive from teachers and other professionals? Then this book is for you!You thought your child would learn to read in school. Some children do. But so many of them dont. Why? Are the schools failing your children?This parent-friendly book will help you understand the various causes of reading difficulties and how you can support your child. With over thirty years of experience as a teacher reading specialist regional literacy coach and administrator Faith Borkowsky explains why so many children struggle to read and what you need to know to help your child.This book includes special sections on: - The best proven way to teach children to read- Factors that can influence reading comprehension difficulties- What you need to know if your child is receiving reading intervention- What you can do at home to supplement your childs intervention- How to help with homework- And much more!