READING SPECIALIST
The applicant must hold a valid Type B or Level 2 Louisiana teaching certificate.
The applicant must hold an advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Included in or beyond the advanced degree of study must be 12 graduate hours of course work in reading education including:
|
Southeastern Course |
State Requirements |
Hours |
|
EDUC 657 (Elementary) or EDUC 658 (Secondary) |
Foundations or survey of reading instructions |
3
|
|
EDUC 661 |
Diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties including a testing/tutorial practicum under the supervision of qualified personnel. |
6
|
|
EDUC 665 or (Elementary) EDUC 706 | ||
|
EDUC 666 (Secondary) | ||
|
EDUC 664 |
Reading in the content areas. |
3 |
NOTE: Reading Specialist certification will be valid for teaching and/or supervision of reading in grades 1-12.
If you have completed all 12 semester hours as listed above and wish to receive a formal evaluation for the purpose of obtaining additional certification, you must send your official transcript(s) with a completed Change-of-Action Packet to the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Teacher Certification and Higher Education. If you have any questions
concerning this procedure, you may call 1-877-453-2721.