This handbook serves as a pedagogical framework for educators tasked with improving literacy outcomes for older students who struggle with reading engagement. The author, Betty Root, utilizes her expertise in reading development to provide a structured approach for implementing the Skyways reading program. The text outlines specific strategies for utilizing the accompanying storybooks, information texts, and plays to bridge the gap between a student's chronological age and their current reading proficiency.

The subject matter points to a practical, classroom-focused resource designed for teachers seeking to support students with specific literacy challenges. The framing suggests a direct, instructional approach intended to facilitate the effective use of the Skyways series in a school environment.