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Apr 20, 2024
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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
M.Ed. Literacy Concentration with the Optional Endorsement as a Reading/English Language Arts Specialist (Pre-K-Grade 12)
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Literacy Concentration Information
The goal of the Literacy concentration is to help educators better meet the reading/language arts needs of today’s diverse students while simultaneously becoming leaders in their schools, districts, and beyond. Courses in literacy development, instruction, assessment, and intervention, as well as a job-embedded practicum and leadership experiences, provide the foundation that allows teachers to grow into roles such as Reading/English language arts specialists, literacy coaches, Specialized Literacy Professionals, and/or Reading interventionists.
Specialized Literacy Professional Endorsement Program (PreK-12)
Students who complete our state-approved endorsement program will be recommended for the Specialized Literacy Professional endorsement (Pre-K-Grade 12). This program requires 21 credits in literacy-related coursework including GED 688D, the Reading Specialist Practicum. To be eligible for this practicum, students must:
- Hold a Vermont teaching license
- Successfully complete all required literacy coursework with a “B” or better
- Pass Praxis II - Reading Specialist
- Document 3 years teaching experience
Required Courses for the Endorsement Program
Courses in specialized instruction for readers who struggle
In consultation with your advisor, select one of the following courses in specialized instruction for readers who struggle. Courses in literature for children and young adults
Select one of the following courses in literature for children and young adults: To complete the M.Ed. in Literacy
To complete the M.Ed. in Literacy, students will select nine additional credits in general or literacy electives in addition to these two required courses.
Popular electives for students in the Literacy Concentration
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