This certification is for professional educators who already hold a master's degree and have completed an approved K-12 reading specialist preparation program.
Requirements
- Must hold a professional educator license (PEL)
- Two years of full-time teaching experience
- Have a master's degree or higher
- Complete an approved K-12 reading specialist preparation program
- Successfully pass the reading specialist content test (221)
Targets
Deep understanding of reading and reading instruction; understands how to diagnose reading disabilities and how to teach and support the education of students with reading disabilities; understands how to interpret and use reading research; leadership in curriculum design and implementation; provides leadership in staff development; communicates and work with the public and other professionals; secures and manages instructional resources and has high professional standards.
Interested? Read how to apply or contact Nicholas Slicer at nslicer@niu.edu.