Reading Endorsement
The reading endorsement advances teachers' abilities to provide reading instruction and to diagnose and remediate reading problems in diverse instructional settings. Coursework leads to a reading endorsement.
The advisor may require the candidate to demonstrate prior experiences before enrolling in specific courses in endorsement specialty.
Reading Endorsement Learning Outcomes
Candidates for the endorsement will be able to meet Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission endorsement standards:
- Foundational knowledge and professional dispositions.
- Instructional strategies and curriculum materials.
- Assessment, diagnosis and evaluation.
- Creating a literate environment.
- Professional development.
- Leadership: Guidance and supervision of paraprofessionals.
Degree Requirements
Reading Endorsement Requirements (on-campus) — 18 hours
| ED 564 | Reading Practicum PK-12 | 3 |
| ED 580 | Elements of Reading PK-12 | 3 |
| ED 581 | Reading, Language , and Cultural Diversity in Schools | 3 |
| ED 582 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| ED 583 | Diagnosis and Instruction of Learning Problems Related to Reading and Language Differences | 3 |
| ED 584 | Administration and Evaluation of Reading Programs | 3 |