RDG 5280. Developing and Guiding Reading Programs (3 credits)

A study and evaluation of selected curricula and programs in reading and the planning of a total school reading program. Teachers visit and evaluate exemplary school reading programs. Special emphasis will be given to the leadership functions of a reading teacher in diverse roles in terms of coaching classroom teachers and administrators in the improvement of reading instruction and involving students’ families in literacy development. PREREQ: 15 semester hours of graduate level course work in reading or consent of the Program Director.