EDRD 6217.INDEPENDENT FIELD BASED PRACTICUM IN READING. (0-6-3)

Prerequisite: EDRD 6002 or 6003, or 6211 or 6216 Permission of Advisor. Individually designed field-based project designed to apply research to needs of classroom learners. Specific action research program planning in classroom to increase literacy development through instructional change. (School or district to increase literacy development through assessment and/or instructional change. Designed for classroom teachers or curriculum supervisors.)

EDRD 6251. LITERACY AND LANGUAGE LEADERSHIP. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: EDRD 6000, EDRD 6001, EDRD 6200. This course examines the range of roles of the reading professional in school language and literacy leadership, such as leading and mentoring teachers in effective literacy practices, designing effective school-wide professional development, advocating for literacy both in school and community settings, and participating in professional literacy organizations, conferences, and workshops.