EDD 712 Literacy for Educational Leaders

This course is designed to support candidates, regardless of their literacy background, to become Literacy Leaders for their schools and districts. Through lectures, reading, research, group work, and practice opportunities, students will develop (1) a foundation in the science of reading instruction grounded in the Modified Cognitive Model of Reading and the "Simple View" situated in the Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework, (2) assessment literacy to inform instruction and monitor progress, (3) fluency with differences between content area literacy and disciplinary literacy, (4) an understanding of principles of andragogy, (5) strategies for supporting at-risk and EL students, and (6) a resource file to support parents and the community in supporting their engagement in literacy.

Distribution

Leadership/Literacy