Volume
39
Issue
6
Abstract
The purpose of the qualitative research study reported here was to learn if parents and school personnel observed changes in children's reading as a result of participation in the Energy Express summer reading program. Results of interviews revealed that both parents and teachers observed a positive program impact. Parents noticed improvements in their children's reading, where as teachers emphasized socialization gains. There were significant differences between school personnel's connections with children in larger schools as compared to smaller school communities. The qualitative research is consistent with the quantitative data; both demonstrate the Energy Express program's positive impact on children's reading.
Recommended Citation
Miltenberger, M. W. (2001). Differences Between Parent and School Personnel Observations of Extension Service Literacy Program's Impact with Children. The Journal of Extension, 39(6), Article 11. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol39/iss6/11
