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Warner’s programs to prepare specialists in literacy
are based on the
International Reaching Association (IRA) Standards for Reading
Professionals (1998), which are consistent with New York State
requirements for teaching literacy and our own
educational philosophy and mission.
IRA describes the position of "Specialized Reading Professional"
as follows:
“The Reading Specialist will:
- Have primary responsibilities for teaching literacy,
including written and oral language skills: reading, writing,
speaking, listening, viewing, and representing visually.
- Work cooperatively and collaborate with other professionals
in planning programs to meet the needs of a diverse population
of learners.
- Serve as a resource in the area of literacy education
for teachers, administrators, and the community.
- Provide leadership in literacy instruction and in professional
development opportunities and programs. Serve as a mentor
to pre-service or in-service reading professionals.”
Consistent with the larger mission and philosophy of the
Warner School, students in this program study the complexity
of literacy as a social practice and to develop a critical
understanding of the social context of literacy learning as
the negotiation of multiple linguistic and cultural realities
of contemporary society.
Find out more about the many possibilities and get answers
to important questions from our Overview
for Teachers Seeking Additional Certification in Reading/Literacy.
To learn more about programs of study, including course and
credit requirements, course sequences, and sample paths to
the degree for full- and part-time study, select one of the
following options.
Birth to grade 6
M.S. Degree Program SR1
Non-Degree Program NR1
Grades 7-12
M.S. Degree Program SR2
Non-Degree Program NR2
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