School of Education and Social Sciences
Graduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: 1st 8 Week On-ground (Jan 20 - Mar 13)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
End Date: Friday, Mar 13, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Thurs.
Time: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This course examines the leadership roles that reading specialists and literacy coaches play in a K-12 school setting. Candidates will examine how to effectively implement professional development at the school and district level form a literacy team determine a school?s literacy needs develop a literacy plan select and evaluate instructional and technology resources and analyze elementary middle and high school programs. Through a myriad of practical experiences and online discussions candidates will reflect on the best methods to serve as a leader of a school-wide literacy team. This course is offered as an online course.Prerequisites: RDSP6700 RDSP6710 RDSP6730 EDUC6400 and SPED60203 Credits