Reading Specialist License (DPI #17, MRS)

Open to women and men who have a master's degree, WI Reading Teacher (316) license, and initial teaching license, Alverno's reading specialist license program is designed for PK-12 teachers interested in developing their literacy leadership capacity or becoming reading specialists or literacy coaches. The program features three online courses, one of which is offered each fall, spring, and summer.

Reading Specialist License Requirements
ED-600Introduction to Reading Portfolio0
ED-645Mentoring: Strengthening Professional Practice3
ED-689Program Development Reading Specialist3
ED-751Practicum: Guiding & Directing K-12 Reading Program3
ED-755Reading Teacher/Specialist Portfolio0
FORTFoundations of Reading Test (FORT)
Total Credits9