Literacy Leadership - Certificate
This certificate focuses on developing teacher leadership skills specific to literacy coaching, aligned with the International Literacy Association Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals (2017), for those currently serving in leadership positions as well as those interested in literacy leadership. The courses will contribute to teachers’ foundational knowledge of literacy, improve competencies in assessment and evaluation, address issues related to equity and diversity, and build leadership skills through understanding Adult Learning Theory.
Courses are online and seven weeks in length.
This certificate for practicing teachers is a total of 12 credits. If these courses are taken as part of the MAED: Curriculum and Instruction degree, financial aid is available. Financial aid is not available for the stand alone certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| EDUC 6123 | Making Data Meaningful | 3 |
| EDUC 6900 | Literacy Coaching: Building Skillful School and District Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
EDUC 6100 | Trauma Informed Pedagogy | |
| Literacy through STEM: Using Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking as Tools in STEM | ||
| Native Americans: Building Respectful Pedagogy and Curriculum | ||
| Literacy and Learning Redefined in the Digital Era | ||
EDUC 6520 | Critical Literacies for the K-12 Classroom | |
| Best Practices with Informational Texts K-12 | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
NOTE: Students who do not possess the requisite technical skills will be required to take EDUC 6420 Technology Integration Fundamentals in place of one of the courses listed above. See the program director for more information.