State of Montana Reading Specialists K-12 Endorsement
ENDORSEMENT OFFERS:
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Students will:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction;
2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of individual, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity in the teaching process;
3. demonstrate instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction;
4. demonstrate assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction; and
5. integrate knowledge and practices to monitor and evaluate the reading program and student learning.
Master of Education in Literacy Education (M.Ed.)
DEGREE OFFERS:
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Graduate students will:
1. successfully complete 19 credits of M.Ed. core courses:
2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the strands of literacy: psychological, developmental, cultural, political, and historical;
3. apply knowledge of the current research and theory that drives literacy instruction in a K-12 curriculum;
4. demonstrate knowledge and competence in diagnosis and remediation of reading and writing;
5. demonstrate knowledge of the role of the literacy specialist or consultant within the school and community;
6. demonstrate assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction:
7. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity, learning styles, and linguistic differences;
8. participate in a supervised practicum with children and youth in developmental, corrective, and accelerated reading instruction; and
9. pass a written comprehensive examination.
Please see Curriculum and Instruction course catalog.
