Reading Teacher Endorsement
Why a Reading Teacher Endorsement?
From early childhood development to high school, literacy is one of the most important
areas of education for all ages. If you’re a current educator with a passion for reading
and would like to make it your primary teaching subject, then you’re the perfect candidate
for a Reading Teacher Endorsement through education coursework at McKendree.
McKendree’s program leading to a Reading Teacher Endorsement gives you the tools to
help students succeed regardless of their individual needs and reading levels. Practicum
experiences beyond the classroom ensure you learn by working directly with students
in the areas of curriculum development, assessment of reading difficulties, and reading
support.
You can add the Reading Teacher Endorsement to an early childhood, elementary, secondary,
or special (K-12) license. The Reading Teacher Endorsement may only be granted in
the grade range of the license you hold.
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Curriculum Requirements
EDU 429/529 - Children’s Literature (3 Credits)
EDU 430/530 - Early Literacy (3 Credits)
EDU 435/535 - Methods of Teaching Content Area Reading (Elementary) (3 Credits)
Or
EDU 412/512 - Methods of Teaching Reading in Content Area (Secondary) (3 Credits)
EDR 510 - Adolescent Literature (3 Credits)
EDR 621 - Classroom Diagnostic Techniques & Testing Procedures for the Teaching of Reading (3 Credits)
EDR 622 - Advanced Diagnostic Techniques & Testing Procedures for the Teaching of Reading (3 Credits)
EDR 623 - Strategies & Interventions to Assist Struggling Readers (3 Credits)
EDR 697 - Practicum in Reading (3 Credits)
To obtain the Reading Teacher Endorsement, you must earn a passing score on the Reading
Teacher Content Area Test, as required by the State of Illinois, and complete a minimum
of 24 semester hours in Reading, including a practicum experience, in the following
six areas:
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Foundations of Reading
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Content Area Reading
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Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Problems
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Developmental and Remedial Reading Instruction and Support
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Developmental and Remedial Materials and Resources
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Literature Appropriate to Students Across All Grade Levels
To determine which courses you need, please contact the McKendree Office of Graduate Admission at 618-537-6576 or graduate@mckendree.edu to learn which courses fulfill the requirements.
Format
McKendree’s Reading Teacher Endorsement classes are offered in both eight-week and 16-week formats. Specifically designed for the working professional, they enable you to meet your educational goals while managing a full-time teaching job.
Admission Requirements
To apply for McKendree’s courses in Reading Teacher Endorsement, you must have a baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited institution. We consider applicants on an individual
basis without regard to sex, race, disability, nationality, or religion.
All students taking endorsement coursework will be classified as non-degree seeking.
A completed graduate admission application (no fee) is required for consideration for admission.
Graduate Education Student Services
Student Services Specialist
(618) 744-0426
mlknedel@mckendree.edu
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300 Stanton St., Lower Level
(618) 537-6463
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300 Stanton St., Upper Level
(618) 537-6880
jlwicker@mckendree.edu
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