Description
EDRS 520. READING SPECIALISTS ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RESOURCES. This course provides an overview of the role of reading specialists in PreK-12 systems with a special emphasis on models of reading specialist service including remediation through tier 1, 2, and 3 support, and teaching and curricular coaching in literacy. In addition to exploring the roles of reading specialists the course will also provide an overview of Title 1 funding models and associated intervention systems. The course will also explore various resources typically utilized by reading professionals including systems for schoolwide assessments and student progress monitoring. Two hours.