This micro-credential covers systematic instruction in phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and research-based strategies to teach the five components. Completers will asses and tutor an elementary-aged struggling reader, analyze assessment data, write and implement weekly lesson plans, and create a plan of action and diagnostic report.
Achieve a grade of C or higher in ELED 4444 (Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties) and all four prerequisite reading courses (ELED 3513, ELED 3523, ELED 3533, and ELED 3543). Activities in this course include writing weekly lesson plans and reflections, analyzing assessment data, creating a plan of action, and implementing weekly tutoring sessions.