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BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE SUMMER READING GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE E-DELPHI STUDY by Gretchen Flores- Carter Copyright 2023 A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Educational Leadership University of Phoenix The Dissertation Committee for Gretchen Flores-Carter certifies approval of the following dissertation: BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE SUMMER READING GROWTH: A QUALITATIVE E-DELPHI STUDY Committee: Tiffani Bateman, EdD, Chair Shawishi Haynes, EdD, University Research Methodologist Pam Gordon, Ph.D., Panel Validator _________________________ Tiffani Bateman _________________________ Shawishi Haynes _________________________ Pam Gordon _________________________ Hinrich Eylers, PhD Vice Provost, College of Doctoral Studies University of Phoenix Date Approved: ____________ ABSTRACT The purpose of this qualitative e-Delphi study was to gain consensus from a panel of education professionals to identify best practices to improve summer reading growth in a rural, low-socioeconomic-status southwestern Mississippi school district. The qualitative e-Delphi study provided educators with the opportunity to identify best practices for improving summer reading growth through consensus. The study examined a variety of practices not limited to schooling, but also those led by families and communities. The study included 12 participants from various unique sectors within the southwestern school district with ten years of experience in in-class teaching or curriculum development and instruction. The study used three rounds of electronic questionnaires to collect data. Upon examining the study's findings, it was evident that the best practices to improve summer reading growth in the rural, low-socioeconomic Southwestern Mississippi school district are to provide summer reading programs, to offer incentives for participation, attendance, and achievement, and to require parents to read with their children routinely throughout the summer. DEDICATION This dissertation is dedicated to the people who have played a significant role in my life. First, to the woman God sent me, Mah, Mrs. Alberta Howard. Throughout my journey, you have made me laugh when I felt overwhelmed, picked me up when I was down, prayed, and always encouraged me along the way. There is no way I can express my gratitude enough for having such a special person in my life. I love you. Next, to my one-of-a-kind daughter, Genesys. The love I have for you began before you were even born. Although I was chosen to raise you, thank you for teaching, supporting me, and even sacrificing throughout my many hardships, losses, and, last, this journey. And finally, to my beloved mother, Glory Flores, and grandmother, Rosia Perryman, because of you ladies, I am who I am. Though time would have it, you both would not see my many accomplishments, love would not let me not pay reverence to whom and where it all began. If Heaven had a phone, oh, the many things, I would call to say. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The dissertation process has been facilitated by the guidance and positive support provided by Dr. Tiffani Bateman. You provided me with valuable guidance throughout my dissertation, which helped me stay on track and know exactly what I needed to do next. Further, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all the positive feedback I received throughout my study from Dr. Shawishi Haynes, my URM. The alignment, clarity, and substantiation of my dissertation was constantly assured by you. I would also like to thank Dr. Pam Gordon, my Panel Validator, for her constructive feedback and support throughout my dissertation's development. This is a small token of gratitude for the inspiration and motivation I received throughout my doctoral journey. During the doctoral program, I worked with professors who provided excellent feedback on assignments, encouragement, and valuable resources. I am grateful to each of you for making me a better scholar, leader, and practitioner through your work. TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page List of Tablesx List of Figures ................................................................................................................. x Chapter 1: Introduction1 Background of the Problem2 Problem Statement3 Purpose of the Study6 Population and Sample7 Significance of the Study8 Nature of the Study …..................................................................................................... 9 Research Question11 Conceptual Framework12 Definition of Terms15 Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations. 16 Chapter Summary …..................................................................................................... 18 Chapter 2: Literature Review …................................................................................... 20 Title Searches and Documentation 21 Historical Content 22 Current Content32 Conceptual Framework Literature 55 Methodology Literature 70 Research Design Literature 72 Conclusions 74 Chapter Summary …......................................................................................................75 Chapter 3: Research Methodology76 Research Method and Design Appropriateness76 Research Question80 Population and Sample81 Informed Consent and Confidentiality82 Instrumentation83 Field Test85 Credibility and Transferability86 Data Collection86 Data Analysis 90 Chapter Summary …..................................................................................................... 92 Chapter 4: Analysis and Results …............................................................................... 93 Research Question 94 Data Collection 94 Demographics 96 Data Analysis99 Results …...................................................................................................................... 106 Chapter Summary ….................................................................................................... 114 Chapter 5: Conclusions and Recommendations …...................................................... 116 Research Question117 Discussion of Findings117 Limitations 118 Recommendations to Leaders and Practitioners119 Recommendations for Future Research122 Chapter Summary ….................................................................................................... 123 References 125 Appendix A: Superintendent Permission Request153 Appendix B: Permissions, Recruitment, and Name Form 154 Appendix C: Participation Invitation Letter 155 Appendix D: Informed Consent Form 156 Appendix E: Delphi Round One Introduction Letter …............................................. 158 Appendix F: Delphi Round One Questionnaire …..................................................... 159 Appendix G: Delphi Round Two Introduction Letter ................................................ 160 Appendix H: Delphi Round Two Questionnaire …..................................................... 161 Appendix I: Delphi Round Three Introduction Letter …............................................. 166 Appendix J: Delphi Round Three Questionnaire …..................................................... 167 Appendix K: Textual Data …....................................................................................... 172 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Round One e-Delphi Questionsx Table 2: Participating District Student Demographics x Table 3: Participants’ Educational Experience x Table 4: Participants’ Educational Attainment x Table 5: Participants’ Certification Areas x Table 6: Round Two Questionnaire District-led Practices Responses …........................ x Table 7: Round Two Questionnaire Teacher-led Practices Responses …......................