Reading Education

The reading program is designed for professionals in education or related fields to

Improve literacy teaching practices for all of their students.
Increase understanding of reading processes and their connections to writing processes and learning across the curriculum.
Develop a complex understanding of the social, cultural, psychological and political dimensions of literacy policies and practices for diverse learners, schools and communities.
Increase knowledge of literacy research, theory, and practice in ways that can provide leadership in local schools and school districts.
Obtain certification as a reading specialist. The degree is not required for certification and certification requirements may vary based on previous academic experience.

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