Many parents do not know how to share books with their young deaf and hard of hearing children
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Research on 15 booksharing
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SRP materials
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Laurent Clerc Center support
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Site coordinator(s)
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Administrative support
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Tutors
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Site coordinator training
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Family recruitment and orientation
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Tutor recruitment
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Tutor-family matching
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In-home tutoring
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Tutor supervision
Short term:
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Parents read more to their child
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Families enjoy sharing books together
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Parent's communication with child improves
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Child shows increased interest in sharing books
Long term:
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Children attain higher levels of reading achievement
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Children attain higher levels of academic achievement
Target Population
Parents and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing children who are traditionally underserved
Project Environment
. Type of school program or non-profit organization . Characteristics and involvement of Deaf community . Geographic area served . Networking relationships with other programs or agencies