Evaluation of the Council Bluffs Community School District’s 2019 Summer Program
The summer reading program demonstrated positive effects on Grades 1–5 students’ pre-to- post-test growth in reading skills and when comparing students who did participate to those who were eligible but did not participate. Because instruction during the academic year contributes more to students’ growth, it is recommended to use summer as a time to explore literacy curriculum and instruction in depth and use results to guide instructional decisions for the academic year.