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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Specialist License Requirements | ||
| ED-645 | Mentoring: Strengthening Professional Practice | 3 |
| ED-600 | Introduction to Reading Portfolio | 0 |
| ED-689 | Program Development Reading Specialist | 3 |
| FORT | Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) | |
| ED-751 | Practicum: Guiding & Directing K-12 Reading Program | 3 |
| ED-755 | Reading Teacher/Specialist Portfolio | 0 |