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Plymouth State University
MSC 11
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
Reading and Writing Specialist
Program overview
The Reading and Writing Specialist program is based on a broad foundation of courses and experiences in a comprehensive and balanced approach to literacy learning and development. The program is aimed at helping K–12 classroom teachers, special educators, Title I personnel, literacy coaches, curriculum coordinators, adult literacy teachers, educators, and administrators provide the highest quality literacy instruction to all students in today's diverse classrooms. The program of study builds on candidates' preparation and experience in reading and writing while addressing standards from the International Reading Association and the NH Department of Education. This advanced specialist program requires that candidates be certified as a teacher and have a minimum of two years of teaching experience before completion of the program.
The coursework emphasizes concepts based on the roles of the reading and writing specialist in the areas of instruction, assessment and leadership. Reading and writing specialists provide service through many roles, including remedial teacher, co-teaching with the regular classroom teacher, professional development provider, literacy coach, Title I coordinator, and mentor. Newly graduated reading and writing professionals in this program will have the opportunity to develop the competencies in providing leadership for school, district, and state-level literacy programs, assessing and evaluating reading achievement and literacy programs, and communicating information about literacy to staff, administration, parents, and the community.
Candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skills in five categories of standards outlined by the International Reading Association, including: foundational knowledge; instructional practices and materials; assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation; literate environment; and professional development.
Related Programs and Facilities
- English Education MEd Program
- Plymouth Writing Project
- Writing Center at Plymouth State University
- Lamson Library and Learning Commons at Plymouth State University
Contact Information
Program Coordinator:
Edith Patridge - e-mail the coordinator
Graduate Program Coordinator for Reading and Writing Specialist, College of Graduate Studies
Plymouth State University
MSC 11
17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
