Leadership for Literacy Admin (EDRG 695)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring Term

Faculty

Dr. Jenny CressmanShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Jenny Cressman

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Mary Patricia StrattonShow MyInfo popup for Mary Patricia Stratton

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Schedule

Wed, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (1/13/2020 - 5/6/2020) Location: MAIN SJ 246

Description

This course focuses on the roles of the reading specialist as literacy coach, administrator, and leader both at the school and district levels. Special attention will be given to the school-wide administration, interpretation, application and communica-tion of assessment data. Other topics that will be explored are involvement in research communities and professional organi-zations; developing literacy policy; grant writing; instructional schedules, tasks, and procedures; selecting materials and pro-grams; administering interventions (individual and programmatic); adult learning theory and providing professional support and development; and promoting organizational change and advancing school culture. This course is required for reading specialist certification.