Overview
The Reading Specialist Certificate provides a route to reading specialist endorsement for licensed, working teachers who have earned an education degree. You’ll acquire the specific competencies in literacy assessment, instruction, intervention, and coaching required by the Virginia Department of Education
Admissions Requirements
All students must:
- Be a licensed teacher with 3 years of teaching experience or current school employment.
- Possess a degree in an education-related field.
- Submit a completed application and pay the application fee.
- Submit official transcripts for all coursework in higher education.
- Submit 2 letters of recommendation.
- Submit a writing sample describing the applicant's purpose for pursuing a reading specialist endorsement, including short-term and long-term goals.
Careers and Internships
The Reading Specialiast Certificate provides graduates with the necessary competencies to obtain an endorsement to become a K-12 reading specialist in Virginia. Our educators will:
- Coach and implement professional development for reading teachers
- Share learning tools to engage other educators
- Provide instructional recommendations for students reading below grade level
