Reading Coaching & Leadership credit:

4 Hours

The course consists of two 2-hour components (1 and 2). The first component introduces students to course readings and discussions that explore the various roles of the K-12 reading specialist, including leadership, assessment, and coaching. The second component involves completion of an internship with a reading coach or reading specialist in which students observe and take on the roles of the reading specialist in professional development, curriculum design, instruction, and the management of resources. Both of these components are completed within the same semester. Prerequisite: CI 503 , CI 504 .