EDU598 : Literacy Leadership in Schools Practicum

This is the final practicum experience in the Reading/Writing Program, designed to prepare candidates for work as a literacy coach or specialist. Candidates use assessment data to plan literacy programs in their schools, collaborating with teachers and administrators to implement an instructional plan that is consistent with the school’s needs. The requirements for EDU598 are focused on designing and implementing specific literacy professional development activities. Thus, the assignments focus on individual and collaborative work to create, implement, and evaluate a variety of professional development experiences for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals. This course addresses new and required state and national competencies for P-12 Reading Specialists.