Development and Evaluation of a Resource Teacher Program

Abstract

The critical features of the resource specialist model include a commitment to provide (a) service on core school tasks, as defined by the classroom teacher, (b) close cooperation with the child's classroom teacher, (c) one to one instruction through cross age and peer tutors, (d) direct and daily measurement of student progress, and (e) daily instruction where direct services are required. Components of the model were examined individually in controlled settings and only those components which proved effective were incorporated into the model. Finally, summative evaluations were conducted, which tested the efficacy of the entire model.