Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
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February 9-11, 2011 |
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ITEM: |
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
READING SPECIALIST PROGRAM |
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ACTION: |
ACTION ITEM |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
The Program Approval
Committee recommends adoption of the following resolution: RESOLVED that, the
Commission approve the University of Oregon Reading Specialist program
effective immediately. |
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INFORMATION: |
The University of Oregon is
requesting authorization for a graduate program leading to a Reading
Endorsement through the College of Education at the University of Oregon. The endorsement is designed to prepare
educators with enhanced competence in the area of literacy pedagogy and
curriculum development. |
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This includes:
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providing
intensive, research-based reading intervention to individuals and small groups
of children in a classroom setting;
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understanding
individual student literacy learning and assessment from a variety of
disciplinary perspectives—including behavioral, cognitive, linguistic, social-psychological,
and cultural perspectives;
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developing,
administering and interpreting a variety of forms of assessment of reading
skills; and
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understanding the
politics, policies and practical realities associated with language and
literacy in education settings and how these issues affect students.
The proposed endorsement
program is designed for experienced, licensed teachers. It is not intended for initial stand-alone licensure.
It is anticipated that most candidates will
have jobs as teachers and will continue their current full-time positions while
completing the coursework and practicum. To accommodate candidates working full-time,
applicants will have the option of completing the reading endorsement across a
variety of time frames.
The proposed endorsement
program does not formally carry a degree, but it may be completed as part of an
existing master’s degree program in the College of Education.
The program material is
provided to the commission on the secure FTP server.