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Specialized Literacy Professional Practicum

School of Society & Culture Graduate

Course Title

Specialized Literacy Professional Practicum

Course Description

The Reading Specialist Practicum allows for the student to demonstrate the Standards for the Specialized Literacy Professional Endorsement under the supervision of a college supervisor. Briefly, the Practicum requires students to identify professional goals related to the teaching of reading and language arts, develop two in-depth case studies based on children or adolescents who struggle with reading/literacy, and address the Knowledge and Performance Standards in a successful way. The practicum may take place in the graduate student's own classroom provided sufficient time can be given to the extra demands of the demonstration of the Standards found in Code 5440-76. It is estimated that this practicum requires approximately 150 hours to successfully complete.

Registration requires advisor approval. Candidates are eligible for the practicum after successfully completing 18 credits in literacy with a "B" or better and with their advisor's approval. Three years of prior teaching experience are also required. Candidates must notify the Coordinator of the M.Ed. Literacy Program of their intention to take this practicum by October 15th for the spring practicum and by February 15th for the fall practicum.

Academic Level

Graduate

Instructor Consent Required

Yes

Credits (Min)

3

Repeatable

No

Saint Michael’s is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College is a member of the College Board, Vermont Higher Education Council, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Vermont Campus Compact, and Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Saint Michael’s College is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. It does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment, on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical characteristics. Members of the College are encouraged to communicate in a gender-neutral manner. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change its policies without prior notice.

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