Persons with this endorsement may teach, provide leadership for professional development in the area of reading, and assess and interpret data to determine and implement instructional options for teaching students in prekindergarten through grade 12. This endorsement requires a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours in reading and related courses.
In addition, this endorsement requires clinical experiences appropriate for the endorsement level. Courses will cover the following
foundational knowledge
curriculum and instruction
assessment and evaluation
diversity
literate environment
professional learning and leadership
An applicant for this endorsement shall have the following:
a regular teaching certificate and
two (2) years of teaching experience.