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Reading Specialist Certification

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Program Snapshot

Start Terms

January, March, May, July, August, October, December
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Designed for Working Professionals

Part-time and full-time options;
multiple course formats offered
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Time

Hybrid

Courses are taken in-person and online
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Hybrid Scheduling

Course Length

Accelerated 8 week courses
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Guaranteed Field Placements

Longstanding relationship with local schools
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Unique Curricular Focus

Courses rooted in social justice and equity
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Why Earn Your Reading Specialist Certification at La 91直播?

Using a schedule that accommodates those already employed as teachers, this program is designed to be responsive to requirements promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (Division of Teacher Education鈥擝ureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation) requiring that specialists of reading be certified according to specific competencies set forth in the regulations.

Students can earn either a Master of Arts in Education with Certification as a Reading Specialist (33 credits) or Certification only as a Reading Specialist (21 credits).

In addition to the standard admission requirements for Graduate Education, applicants must also provide a valid teaching certificate or evidence of completion of all requirements for certification, including passing scores on all relevant PRAXIS exams.

Earning a Reading Specialist Certification at 91直播 is an excellent choice for educators looking to enhance their expertise in literacy instruction and intervention. La 91直播鈥檚 program is designed to equip teachers with research-based strategies to support struggling readers, promote literacy development, and implement effective reading assessments. With a strong emphasis on practical application, candidates gain hands-on experience through fieldwork and mentorship, ensuring they are prepared to make a meaningful impact in diverse educational settings. Additionally, La 91直播鈥檚 commitment to social justice and inclusive education fosters a learning environment that values diverse perspectives and equips educators with the skills to meet the needs of all learners.

Meet the Faculty

Kimberly Lewinski, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Education and a researcher and participant for the Writers Matter Program. Prior to this, she was a graduate student at University of Virginia where she served on a Writing Across the Curriculum research team for three years and was an instructor of literacy courses at James Madison University. Also, she has seven years of full-time teaching experience at the elementary level. Her scholarship interests are in writing across the curriculum and creative pedagogy.

Kimberly Lewinski, Ph.D.

Career Opportunities

According to the BLS, about 35,900 openings for special education teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median salary for someone in this profession is $65,910 per year.