Y.S.U. READING ENDORSEMENT

Offered in collaboration with Trumbull County Educational Service Center

• Convenient

• Timely

• Responsive to local needs

• Designed for in-service teachers

• Mix of instructors (practitioners and full-time faculty)

Program concept

• Preparation to work with struggling readers

• Preparation for literacy coaching

• Supports developmentally-appropriate implementation of Common Core standards

• Supports informed, research-based approach to RTI implementation

Benefits of Reading Endorsement

• Full endorsement program delivered in 3 semesters

• Courses delivered online/hybrid format or off-campus at TCESC or another area school for maximum convenience

• Compressed classroom meeting time, supplemented by online activities and instruction

Program delivery

• 5 courses (15 semester hours)

• 3 of the courses include fieldwork which can be completed in your own classroom, building, or district

• Open first to licensed teachers with current full-time positions

• Must pass the Praxis 0204 Teaching Reading Exam to apply for endorsement or state-mandated test

Program overview

TERG 6923

Literacy and Phonics Instruction: Early Years

TERG 6924

Reading and Language Arts in the Middle & Adolescent Years

TERG 6926

Reading and Language Arts Assessment

TERG 6927

Practicum: Coaching for Effective Literacy Instruction

TERG 6928

Practicum: Case Study in Reading & Language Arts

Courses in Reading EndorsementCourses in Reading Endorsement

• Delivered in distance learning format or hybrid format, Fall 2013.

• P-3 teachers can apply concepts based on language arts instruction in their own classrooms.

• Case study assignment highlights learning challenges of a student in your classroom or school

TERG 6923 Literacy & Phonics Instruction: Early Years

• Assignments connect to the Common Core Standards

• Thematic Curricular Mapping that includes content areas

• Provides opportunities for collaboration with peers in class as well as school colleagues

TERG 6924 Reading and Language Arts

in the Middle and Adolescent Years

•Response to Intervention is the framework

•Understanding and identifying characteristics of dyslexia is emphasized

•Various assessments from informal to formal

•Assessments practiced on the children in your classroom

TERG 6926 Reading and Language Arts Assessment

• Develop skills of meaningful dialog and collaboration with peers

• Coach colleagues in implementing strategies and gather evidence of their impact

• Collect evidence of coaching effectiveness

TERG 6927 Practicum: Coaching for Effective Literacy Instruction

• Practicum that focuses on one of your students

• The whole child including the class setting and home is examined

• Culminates in a comprehensive report synthesizing contextual information and assessment data

TERG 6928Practicum: Case Study in Reading and Language Arts

• Application to the Reading Master’s program is required for participation in this cohort.

• Completion of the Master’s is not required to receive the endorsement.

• Completed forms, recommendations, and non-YSU transcripts should be sent directly to the department by email or snail mail, designated as “Trumbull Cohort.”

• Do not apply through the online portal.

Application process

• If previously admitted as Y.S.U. graduate student, complete readmission form.

• If not, complete application form and include a check to Y.S.U. for the application fee ($30)

• 3 recommendations

• Transcripts of non-YSU work only.

• Links to the application, readmission, and recommendation forms can be found on the College website (http://web.ysu.edu/bcoe)

Application materials

Timeline for cohort launch4/16 Application window opens

5/1– 5/30 Completed applications reviewed in order received (cohort limited to 25)

5/25 Update on cohort sent out to all applicants

5/30 – 6/5 Additional completed applications reviewed as circumstances permit

6/3 Registration information sent to admitted students; late registration fee waived if starting summer

TBD Syllabi sent to registered students

TBD Possible first date of class

Tuition Tuition

$441.35 per credit hour for in-state $441.35 per credit hour for in-state studentsstudents

$1,324.05 per 3 s.h. course$1,324.05 per 3 s.h. course

15 s.h. (5 courses) in Reading 15 s.h. (5 courses) in Reading EndorsementEndorsement

$6,620.25 Estimated Cost$6,620.25 Estimated Cost

TaskStream TaskStream fee: $42.00 (one year fee: $42.00 (one year account)account)

• Program quality

• Critical thinking

• Faculty expertise

• Practitioner orientation

Why Y.S.U.?

• Cost

• Convenience

• Relevance

• Service

Why Y.S.U.? (Part 2)

Information about applying:

Jean BergerDepartment of Teacher Education330-941-3251, jhberger@ysu.edu

Academic information:

Mary Lou DiPilloDean’s office330-941-3215, mldipillo@ysu.edu

Contact information

Questions?