This program is designed for teachers who already have the reading teacher endorsement, and are interested in becoming reading specialists and receiving their LBS1 endorsement.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Have a strong knowledge base in literacy teaching, learning, and assessment practices and the inquiry and reflection tools to continue updating their knowledge and practice;
2. Exhibit dispositions of reflective practice, ethical and professional behavior, ability to use self and other-critique for learning, appreciation for diversity, advocacy, and collegiality;
3. Use technology appropriate to their roles and to enhance literacy assessment, instruction, and environment;
4. Design, implement, and coach for equitable assessment and instructional practices for culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse learners;
5. Create literate environments for all students that consider physical, social, emotional, cultural, linguistic, and intellectual factors.
6. Administer, score, analyze, and interpret a broad range of literacy assessments for all students, including those from racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse backgrounds and students with learning differences;
7. Plan, design, and implement individualized and culturally responsive literacy interventions for students experiencing difficulties in various areas of literacy;
8. Provide coaching, professional development, and other support to teachers and paraprofessionals to impact student learning positively.