The author has contributed to the training materials and programs of the Institute for Academic Excellence, particularly regarding peer tutoring and parental involvement in reading. He has also advised the Institute about research methodology and has conducted independent research using Accelerated Reader data. He has no financial interest in increasing or decreasing the sales of any software. He does have a professional interest in the effective use of learning information systems and other software to raise levels of reading achievement.

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