University of Portland Bulletin 2013-2014

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 reading endorsement.

Reading Endorsement Learning Outcomes

Candidates for the endorsement will be able to meet Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission endorsement standards:

  1. Foundational knowledge and professional dispositions.
  2. Instructional strategies and curriculum materials.
  3. Assessment, diagnosis and evaluation.
  4. Creating a literate environment.
  5. Professional development.
  6. Leadership: Guidance and supervision of paraprofessionals.

Degree Requirements

Reading Endorsement Requirements — 18 hours

ED 464Reading Practicum PK-12

3

ED 480Elements of Reading PK-12

3

ED 481Reading, Language, and Cultural Diversity in Schools

3

ED 482Content Area Literacy

3

ED 483Diagnosis and Instruction of Learning Problems Related to Reading and Language Differences PK-12

3

ED 584Administration and Evaluation of Reading Programs

3