The challenging role of a reading coach, a cautionary tale

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 124-155

  Al Otaiba, Stephanie ^a   Hosp, John L ^a   Smartt, Susan ^b   Dole, Janice A ^c  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 45949106282     PISSN: 10474412     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10474410802022423     Document Type: Article

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