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The READ Institute

The Institute for Research in English Acquisition and Development

The READ Institute assists school districts in locating and contracting with experts to give balanced presentations on the education of language minority students. READ experts also provide guidance on program design, and analysis of existing programs for this population of students.

To view our listing of available experts please see our staff section and e-mail any requests for information.

TESTIMONIALS TO READ'S WORK

"At present 885 students in Chelsea come from language backgrounds other than English. The results of READ's studies are useful to our work in Chelsea."
Douglas A. Sears, Superintendent
Chelsea, Massachusetts

"The work that [READ Institute is] doing is most impressive...I appreciate the parallels you have sketched regarding the interconnectedness of communication in our respective fields of endeavor."
Dr. Eugene M. Tobin, President
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

"I cannot thank you enough for all your assistance in providing the support and research materials available through the READ Institute to help us with a theoretical/educational basis for our plan. Your documents enabled us to prove to the State Department of Education that methods other than native language programs are successful."
Carolyn Anderson, President
Westminster Teacher's Association
Westminster, California

"My thanks for bringing me up to date on READ's activities. It is encouraging to know of all you are doing to focus public attention on these vital issues," and "I am pleased to note the Institute continues to have a positive impact on issues affecting English acquisition."
John Silber, Former Chairman
State Board of Education
Boston, Massachusetts

"The READ Institute and its publication READ Perspectives have provided us with valuable information on programs to educate students learning English as a second language. Rosalie Porter, of the READ Institute, helped us solve problems related to our population of limited English proficient students, enabled us to network with other school districts with similar needs, and has alerted us to important issues at the state and national level. It is important that her voice continue to be heard by school district administrators and legislators."
Thomas J. Doluisio, Superintendent
Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

"Congratulations...the Amherst community is proud of your efforts to reform bilingual education."
Tom Gerety, President, Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts

"I wanted to thank you for your participation in the development of the new approach to the education of LEP students at Hillcrest Elementary. Your visit was very much appreciated because of the impact it had on all our thinking. It was very helpful to hear of...the results of the studies and research that you have conducted. Since your visit much has changed in Orange County, Florida. Thank you for your part in making it happen."
Aliette A. Scharr, Principal
Hillcrest Elementary School
Orlando, Florida