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Offering an overview of the Master´s in Literacy program at Hunter College, the authors share its special features including parental and familial involvement, and presents six profiles of struggling readers and successful intervention strategies. The program allows one-to-one tutoring time as well as a community time for small group instruction.

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Literacy Space Unique Qualities of Literacy Space Kouki: An English Language Learner Matthew: A Delayed Reader Samuel: A Disengaged Reader CJ: A Decoder Hannah: Possible Learning Disabilities Gabby: An Older Struggling Reader Bringing It to Your Classroom Involving Parents

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"Packed with vivid portraits of culturally and linguistically diverse readers, this book helps teachers learn how to overcome curricular mandates and respond to struggling readers´ strengths and needs. Successful Reading Assessments and Interventions for Struggling Readers is a timely, compelling read for teachers focused on developing practical assessments and engaging literacy experiences."

- Charlene Klassen Endrizzi, Professor of Literacy Education, Westminster College, USA

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DEBORAH ANN JENSEN is an Associate Professor at Hunter College, City University of New York, USA in the graduate literacy program.
JENNIFER A. TUTEN is the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Teaching and an associate professor at Hunter College, City University of New York, USA.

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