Effects of the failure free Reading Program on Students At-Risk for Reading Failure

Abstract Reading problems are among the most prevalent concerns for elementary school teachers. In this research, students at-risk of serious reading failure were taught word recognition and comprehension skills by teachers using the failure free Reading Program. The intervention is based on effective principles identified in research on successful reading programs; key steps included (a) previewing the story, (b) listening to the story being read, (c) presenting content from the story, (d) reading the story, and (e) reviewing the story. Significant differences in reading performance were evident after intensive intervention. The failure free Program appears to have promise for improving attitudes and achievement of students at-risk of reading failure.