Master of Education in Reading in K-12 Reading Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University

The K-12 reading specialist concentration in the Master of Education in Reading program is designed to provide experienced teachers who are prospective reading specialists with a program of sequential and integrated experiences in areas of the reading curriculum ranging from preschool to adult levels. Students will gain an understanding of the developmental and diagnostic processes involved in teaching reading and the language arts and will become familiar with the resource and supervisory functions that are part of the specialist role. Prior to graduation, students must pass state-mandated licensure/endorsement assessments. The M.Ed. in Reading is an approved program (K-12) for students who meet Virginia State Department of Education requirements. The reading specialist endorsement also requires at least three years of successful classroom teaching experience in which the teaching of reading was an important responsibility. This program is available in an online format.

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