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Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential

The Reading/Language Arts Specialist Credential authorizes the holder to provide the following services as a reading specialist in any grade level in grades K-12, or in classes organized for adults:

  1. Assist and support the classroom teacher in reading instruction and teaching strategies.
  2. Select and adapt reading instruction materials.
  3. Plan and conduct reading staff development.
  4. Assess student progress and monitor student achievement in reading.
  5. Provide direct reading intervention work with students.
  6. Develop and coordinate reading programs at the school, district, or county level.

Suggested Course Sequence for Candidates:

 
SemesterCourseUnits
YEAR ONE
FallEDTE 210: Becoming a Reader at Any Age3
EDTE 224: Theories of Literacy3
SpringEDTE 211: Academic Language3
EDTE 292: Writing Across Curriculum and Cultures3
SummerEDTE 223: Politics of Literacy3
EDTE 290C: Qualitative Research Methods3
YEAR TWO
FallEDTE 216: Ongoing Assessment3
EDTE 213: Multicultural Children's/Y.A. Literature3
SpringEDTE 212: Leadership3
Spring Special SessionsEDTE 217B: Reading Practicum #23
YEAR THREE
Fall Special SessionsEDSE 217A: Reading Practicum #13
 Total Units33

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