WSU's Reading Endorsement provides the skills and strategies necessary for those who wish to increase dramatically their knowledge of the teaching of reading as well as their cultural competence—awareness, sensitivity, and support of diverse populations—in relation to the literacy growth of students in P-12. Our program embeds curriculum development, pedagogical skills, and diagnostic assessment with tutoring experience.
The Reading Add-On Endorsement program is designed for practicing teachers who wish to expand their areas of endorsement, with coursework available in Spokane via face-to-face instruction and AMS videoconference.
PLEASE NOTE: As a PREREQUISITE, transcripts should evidence coursework in children's literature, reading and writing K-8 and ESL K-8, with completion at a "C" or better. If prerequisites are not met, students will need to take additional courses for the endorsement program.
The Reading Endorsement Program requires 13 to 22 credits.
Four core courses for the endorsement include the following:
T&L 528 Literacy within the Disciplines.
T&L 551 Psychology of Reading
T&L 553 Assessment Instruction in Reading K-8
T&L 558 Improving Comprehension through Literature
Candidates must pass the West-E in Reading in order to apply for the add-on endorsement.
Teachers who wish to add the Reading Endorsement to their certificates may participate in the program in two ways:
Non-degree, post-baccalaureate application
Submit the following to the Spokane campus:
•Completed endorsement program application (pdf)
•Copy of valid teacher certificate.
•Official transcripts for any coursework that is applicable to the add-on endorsement (including prerequisites)
•A Reading Endorsement self-evaluation worksheet if you have taken courses you believe will count toward the endorsement.
•$50 check payable to WSU for evaluation/application fee.
Endorsement courses as part of a master's degree
Students may apply the Reading Endorsement courses to a master's degree in curriculum and instruction on the Spokane campus. To apply, students will submit the following:
•Master's degree application packet, including application to the WSU graduate school as a master's degree student.
•Completed endorsement program application (pdf)
•Copy of valid teacher certificate.
•Official transcripts for any coursework that is applicable to the add-on endorsement (including prerequisites)
•A Reading Endorsement self-evaluation worksheet if you have taken courses you believe will count toward the endorsement.
Contacts
Reading Endorsement Program Information
Jane Kelley, Associate Professor
jekelley@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 335-8852
Spokane Program Information
Kelly LaGrutta
Academic Coordinator
lagrutta@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7942
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Mailing Address
College of Education
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
FAX (509) 358-7933
Student Services
(509) 358-7537
enroll@wsu.edu