If space is a problem, books can be stored in portable bookcarts and set up in cafeterias or wherever else students congregate. Chapter I help from the local school district, and ensure selection of qualified teachers who are eager and trained to work with nonproficient readers. Thus the need for qualified reading teachers who are eager to help reluctant and nonproficient readers and who can entice these special students to read proficiently and voluntarily. Sponsor a practical parent program that emphasizes reading and discussing books at home. It is very important that parents of middle-grades students encourage their children to read.
Family members are significant role models.
Of course, they can set an example by reading, but they can also discuss books, make books accessible at home, and ensure that students make periodic visits to a public library. Individual teachers should encourage these activities, but the school can sponsor programs that will help guide parents in promoting reading to their children. Encourage teachers to make contacts with parents about the reading interests of their students. Teachers learn a lot about their students' reading interests as they help them become voluntary readers. This information should be passed on to parents who can take the time needed to gain access to the books.