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Special Education Department
Low reading achievement is one of the causes of low-performing schools. However, because of new scientific research, increased knowledge exists to teach reading to all children. This information about language, reading, and writing should inform teacher preparation and instructional programs that target students with reading disabilities. The Special Education Department has developed a teacher preparation program in reading instruction that defines the knowledge, skills and practices necessary for effective instruction in reading for those students with reading disabilities. * Program Approval for Licensure Pending. 1. An initial teaching license 2. Children's Literature or Literature for Young Adults 3. Principles and Practices of Teaching Reading (or equivalent) 4. Language Development, Differences and Disorders or Comparable Course 5. Research in Education or Special Education 6. Child Development or equivalent Understanding the Structure of the English Language (3 credits) Psychology of Reading, Reading Development and Disabilities (3 credits) Specialized Reading Approaches (3 credits) Reading Disabilities and the Assessment of Reading (3 credits) The Assessment of Writing Skills and Writing Disabilities (3 credits) Advanced Research in Reading (3 credits) Consultation and Collaboration (3 credits)* Clinical Experience: Reading Disabilities (6 credits) Three Electives (9 credits) Total Credits: 36 * Pending Graduate Council Approval The principles guiding the development of the Fitchburg State College graduate preparation program leading to an initial license as a Reading Specialist are standards at the national level (NCATE; International Reading Association) as well as standards at the state level in Massachusetts. Candidates are instructed in curriculum content and pedagogy of reading and reading disabilities, collaboration and consultation.
Further information concerning the Graduate program may be obtained by writing to:
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