The purpose of this certificate is to prepare literacy coaches in understanding literacy development among children using research-based theories in literacy methods and instructional design. Graduates of this program will be able to use such methods in coaching children who require enhanced instruction related to reading and writing. They will also be prepared to assess learning outcomes in literacy and to supervise classroom literacy programs. NOTE: Completing this certificate does not fulfill the total requirements to become a licensed reading specialist.
Program Highlights
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Completely online and asynchronous
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Three of the four courses count toward the M.S.Ed in Reading
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Provides teachers and specialists with knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for effective literacy coaching in K-12 schools
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Provides practical experiences focusing on classroom literacy instruction, school-wide assessment, professional development planning, and incorporating digital technologies into K-12 instruction
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Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
Instructional Coordinators
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Requirements
Applicants must:
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Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university;
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Have an initial teaching license prior to beginning this program. In Virginia this is called a Collegiate Professional License or a Post-Graduate Professional License. You must send a copy of your teaching license to Graduate Admissions as part of your admissions packet; or you may hold and submit a copy of the Virginia Collegiate Professional License or an equivalent license from another state;
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Have an undergraduate grade point average of 2.80 and an average of 3.00 in the major;
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Have official copies of all transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework and degrees sent to Graduate Admissions; and
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Submit an online nondegree application (https://www.odu.edu/admission/graduate).
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Tuition Discounts
25% cohort tuition discount for Virginia K-12 public school teachers.
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