Northern Illinois University

Department of Literacy Education

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Department of Literacy Education

The Department of Literacy Education prepares socially responsible practitioner scholars to work and learn within multicultural and multilingual contexts and fosters literacy and language development for all learners across the lifespan.

Upcoming Events

What Every Reading Specialist Needs to Know About Response to Intervention (Workshop)
Friday, October 24, 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
NIU Health, Wellness and Literacy Center
3100 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL
Cost: $100 per attendee
Contact: Lauree Harp at 815-753-8463 or Marti Jernberg at 815-753-3005 for more information.

Master's Comprehensive Exam
Saturday, November 8
Contact Darla Brantley at (815) 753-1417 for more information.