The Reading Endorsement at the University of Washington, Bothell, is designed for practicing teachers who hold an elementary or secondary teaching certificate. Teachers who complete the requirements for the Reading Endorsement will be prepared to be reading specialists or literacy coaches. At this point, the Reading Endorsement at UW Bothell is offered only to students who are pursuing a M.Ed. degree.
In order to complete a Reading Endorsement through UW Bothell, you must complete an approved Reading Endorsement course of study (24 credits) which will help you meet the areas of competency established by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). This course of study will also help you meet the higher levels of competency established by the International Reading Association for reading coaches or specialists. You must also successfully certify on the Reading Praxis examination to meet state requirements.
You will work with a faculty advisor to develop an individualized plan for completing the 24 credits required for the Reading Endorsement. The course schedule has been established so that you can complete the requirements over a two-year period while attending school on a part-time basis. You can choose from the following courses offered by UW Bothell to fulfill those requirements:
For further information about the Reading Endorsement at UW Bothell, please contact Dr. Nancy Place (nplace@uwb.edu) or Dr. Antony Smith (asmith@uwb.edu).
