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Dave Humes M.S.Ed., CAPS Coordinator | 484-237-5017

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About

The Chester County Intermediate Unit's Reading Specialist Certification program is designed for currently certified teachers to become skilled literacy educators and Reading Specialists. This program is a 21-credit program that fulfills all PDE requirements for application as a Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Certification for grades PreK-12. Helping children become deeper readers and writers begins with a strong understanding of language and literacy development.

The Reading Specialist program builds on the theories of reading and writing to prepare educators in curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Through coursework candidates will have a strong understanding of the science of reading and writing as well as the importance of content literacy for adolescent learners. Candidates will design curriculum, assess students, and implement instruction.

Details

This quality program is designed specifically to meet the Pennsylvania requirements of the Reading Specialist Certification.

• Online delivery, 7 courses, 3 credits per course.
• Three synchronous, virtual meetings per course.
• 100 Field Experience hours completed alongside the coursework

Logistics:

• Virtual sessions will take place via Zoom from approximately 5:00 - 8:30 PM.
• Field placements may occur within the district in which you are employed. 

Timeline:

• Each course is completed in 11 weeks.
• Finish the program in under 2 years (21 months)!

Cost

CCIU Certification program: $9,345

Neumann University optional graduate credit:

• $300 per course
• 7 courses
• 3 credits per course

CCIU Certification program with optional graduate credit: $11,445

*Candidates in the program will be required to purchase required text/workbooks.