Table of Contents

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Acknowledgements
  3. Introduction
    1. Background
  4. Research Methods
    1. Rationale for approach
    2. Levels of occupations and job categories
  5. Results
    1. Literacy levels
    2. Summary
  6. Family Literacy Experiences
    1. Educational level and expectations
    2. Modeling behavior
    3. Social and cultural outings
    4. Summary
  7. Family Literacy Achievements
    1. Industries and occupations
    2. Educational achievement
    3. On the job training or learning
    4. Professional development
    5. Summary
  8. Family Literacy Expectations
    1. Educational expectations
    2. Reading behavior
    3. Other modeling behavior
    4. Social and cultural outings
    5. Summary
  9. Discussion
    1. Trends from experiences to expectations
    2. Current status of family literacy in the workplace
    3. Current status of the next generation
  10. Future Directions
    1. Future research
    2. Call to action
  11. References
  12. Appendix A
    1. Case Histories
  13. Appendix B
    1. Interview Protocol