Reading Specialist Certificate

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Teach students the art of reading

Many children struggle with reading at a basic level and often need individualized instruction. You can help improve their literacy skills by becoming a licensed Reading Specialist. Your role includes assessing, diagnosing and instructing students in their reading and writing skills. Reading Specialists work alongside K-12 educators and often provide one-on-one instruction for students struggling in their reading and writing comprehension. You’ll develop individualized plans for addressing their reading difficulties. Offered as part of the master’s in Reading program, you can earn your certificate in no time. Our program prepares you for the TExES #151 Reading Specialist examination.

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Reading Specialist Certification :: Program Details

Admission Requirements

To qualify for this certificate, you must:

Hold a master’s degree in reading or a department-approved master’s degree
Hold a Texas Provisional or Standard Teaching Certificate
Have at least two years of teaching experience in an accredited school

Application Requirements

To apply for this program, you must:

Complete application
Pay $50.00 non-refundable application fee through MarketPlace
Pay $35.00 TEA non-refundable assessment fee through MarketPlace
Complete Degree plan

Submit a letter of recommendation on school letterhead from a certified school administrator
Submit copy of Texas teaching certificate
Submit copy of Teacher Service Record from school district personnel office indicating at least two years of classroom teaching experience
Successfully complete interview