Deaf tutors are matched with the families. The tutors teach parents and caregivers how to read effectively to their children using sign language. . A deaf tutor visits the home of a deaf and hard of hearing child, and demonstrates to family members how to read a popular children's book to the child.
Family members practice signing the book, and they receive feedback from the tutor.
Family members then read the book to the child as the tutor watches and offers helpful hints. . At the end of each weekly session, the tutor provides the family with a book bag. Keys to Success is a five-day training program of special interest to educators, administrators, and parent leaders. It is designed to prepare site coordinators to establish the SRP at their own schools or programs. Participants in the program receive a wealth of materials, including a set of instructional videotapes, that will be useful to them in setting up the Shared Reading Project at their respective sites.