Specialized Literacy Professional Endorsement (M.Ed. or CAGS)

Students pursuing the Literacy Concentration (M.Ed.) or Literacy Concentration (CAGS) have the option to pursue the state-approved Specialized Literacy Professional Endorsement program. This endorsement program requires 27 credits in literacy and leadership coursework as outlined below. To be recommended for the endorsement, candidates must:

Hold or be eligible to hold a Vermont teaching license in early education, elementary, middle grades, the secondary content areas, special education, or English Language Learner;
Successfully complete all required coursework with a “B” or better;
Document three years teaching experience;
Hold a master’s degree.

Required Coursework

GED 510 - Becoming a Literacy Leader: Tools and Strategies for Success Credits: 3
GED 511 - Fundamentals of Curriculum Credits: 3
GED 534 - Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention in Reading Credits: 3
GED 606 - Literacy Development and Instruction for Diverse Learners Credits: 3
GED 621 - Supervision, Evaluation, and Teacher Development Credits: 3
GED 640 - Language and Learning Credits: 3
GED 688D - Specialized Literacy Professional Practicum Credits: 3

Literature for Children and Young Adults

Select one of the following courses:

GED 517 - Teaching Nonfiction in the PK-8 Classroom Credits: 3
GED 535 - Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents Credits: 3

Specialized Instruction for Readers Who Struggle

Select one of the following courses: