Language and Reading Disability among Disadvantaged Youth: Overview; And Remedial Philosophy and Programs.

This study focuses upon problems of language and reading disability among disadvantaged pupils in elementary and secondary school. Separate sections consider the evidence that such disabilities are a continuing problem; review remedial practices and existing programs; examine federal, state, and local programs aimed at such problems; formulate new approaches on the basis of an analysis of the best of previous attempts; and draw implications for the English curriculum at all levels. (AA)