Those looking to earn their Master’s in Literacy and become a reading teacher and earn their (WI DPI #1316) or looking to become a reading specialist and earn their (WI DPI # 5017) licensure. Build your skills and expertise to effectively implement and manage literacy programs for K-12 students. This program is designed for licensed educators that are interested in developing and improving comprehensive reading skills to give them future success in career and life. The Reading Teacher Licensure #1316 can be pursued on its own.

Candidates are required to hold (or eligible to hold) a current Tier II or higher WI Professional Educators License.

• Literacy Expertise: Gain the skills needed to excel as a reading teacher or reading specialist. Our program empowers you to implement and manage effective literacy programs for K-12 students.

• Become a respected leader in literacy education, capable of driving positive change for both students and fellow educators and equipped with the tools to teach reading confidently at all level.

• Innovative Teaching Methods: Modify existing teaching approaches and implement cutting-edge reading initiatives to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Science-Based Instruction: Acquire a deep understanding of evidence-based instructional practices, ensuring effective literacy instruction for every student. Dive into instructional practices rooted in the science of reading, and develop intervention strategies through hands-on experiences.

Class sizes are small to provide individualized attention during 8-week course sessions. 

• Online courses are the primary format. You take at a time that works for you.
• Select courses will be taken in real-time via zoom on a scheduled night of the week with the professor and other students.