A State of Ohio Reading Endorsement is for any teacher looking to deepen their understanding of this multifaceted skill. The University of Findlay offers courses to increase your pedagogical knowledge in research, assessment, and intervention.
University of Findlay's Reading Endorsement is:
- Offered completely online
- Fulfills the Ohio Department of Education Reading Endorsement requirements
Findlay's Reading Endorsement program consists of four courses:
All courses meet state and federal mandates.
Reading Interventions (EDFI 535)
Reading strategies should be adaptable to fit the needs of any student, but oftentimes, students with mild to moderate disabilities require a more unique approach. Explore reading style techniques, selecting developmentally appropriate reading materials for inclusion settings, and assessments specific to special education for use with your student with special needs.
Literacy Assessment, Curriculum Alignment and Data Analysis (EDFI 650)
While classroom time is valuable, applying what you've learned in a real-world setting is the best kind of learning. In this class, you will work with a district-level literacy specialist to examine the process of short-cycle assessment, progress monitoring, data analysis, and curriculum alignment at the building and district level. You will also attend grade-level meetings at which teachers analyze their literacy assessment data and learn how to enter assessment data into one of the technology systems used in Ohio.
Internship: Reading Endorsement (EDFI 655)
This course helps students acquire the 50 hours of fieldwork required by the Ohio Department of Education for a Reading Endorsement. Fieldwork includes administering and interpreting assessment results, planning and implementing instruction based on assessment results, and meeting with parents and teachers.
Language Literacies (EDFI 680)
This course will address the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The interrelated nature of these skills will be examined and applied to designing instruction that assists students in accessing, comprehending, and communicating about text across genres. Selecting and using high-quality instructional materials to support learning outcomes willl be a focus.
Candidates can also earn a Literacy Leadership Certificate by taking two additional courses, Literacy Leadership (EDFI 670) and The Science of Reading for Literacy Leaders (EDFI 675).
You can find more information about the Literacy Leadership Certificate here.
For more information
Please contact Mary Heather Munger, Ph.D, at [email protected].