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Researchers as Resources on ReadingWhat is the Researchers as Resources on Reading Network? The researchers who have agreed to serve as resources are listed in the attached directory called Researchers as Resources on Reading Network. These researchers are experts on the research-based principals of reading instruction and include some of the premier scholars in reading and learning disabilities. All of the researchers have extensive experience working with parents, teachers, and schools to improve reading programs for students with learning disabilities. What can I expect the researchers to do? Researchers affiliated with the network anticipate phone calls and other forms of communication from parents and school district personnel who wish to tap the expertise of the network. Limited advice, assistance, and consultation will be provided voluntarily, with more complicated arrangements such as on-site technical assistance to be made solely at the discretion of the researchers and the school. Arrangements for any consultation or technical assistance involving payment are to be negotiated between the researcher and the schools or school districts and will not involve the network. It is important to seek a careful match between your needs and the researcher's expertise and interests. In addition to general expertise in reading instruction, a researcher may have specialized knowledge that can be applied to your specific situation or problems. While specialized knowledge is important, the researcher network does not identify this particular expertise. How can I work with the researchers? When you contact a researcher, it is important that you have clearly identified the areas in which you want technical assistance. If you need help in defining your questions, tell the researcher. He or she may be able to assist you in clarifying problem areas that need to be addressed. As you work with the researcher, it is important to continue to identify the important areas to be addressed. To get the best answers to your reading questions remember to:
How do I contact members of the network? You should contact members of the network directly. An office telephone number (O) and a fax number (FX) are listed for each researcher. How long will the network be in existence? The network will exist from July 10, 1996 to July 10, 1997. Who should I contact for more information about the network? To obtain more information about the network, contact Jane Burnette at the ERIC/OSEP Special Project, ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, The Council for Exceptional Children, 703-264-9419. This clearinghouse will maintain the Researchers as Resources on Reading Network. However, members' arrangements with schools or districts are at their own discretion and will not involve the network management.
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