The Reading Certificate authorizes the holder to assess student reading and provide reading instruction in response to those assessments. Reading Certificate holders are also authorized to develop, implement, and adapt the reading content curriculum and assist classroom teachers in these areas. Holders of the Reading Certificate may perform the above services at one or more school sites at the grade levels authorized by their prerequisite teaching credential.
Suggested Course Sequence:
| Semester | Course | Units |
|---|---|---|
YEAR ONE | ||
| Fall | EDTE 210: Becoming a Reader at Any Age | 3 |
| EDTE 224: Theories of Literacy | 3 | |
| Spring | EDTE 211: Academic Language | 3 |
| EDTE 292: Writing Across Curriculum and Cultures | 3 | |
| Summer | EDTE 223: Politics of Literacy | 3 |
YEAR TWO | ||
| Fall | EDTE 216: Ongoing Assessment | 3 |
| Spring Special Sessions | EDTE 217B: Reading Practicum #2 | 3 |
YEAR THREE | ||
| Fall Special Sessions | EDTE 217A: Reading Practicum #1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 units | |