Univ. of South Dakota Online, Literacy Leadership & Coaching Grduate Certificate
University of South Dakota,
Division of Continuing & Distance Education,
McKusick Room 211,
414 E. Clark Street,
Vermillion SD 57069,

T: (605) 677-6240,
Toll Free: (800) 233-7937,

The Literacy Leadership and Coaching Certificate is an online and on-campus post-graduate level certificate. Reading Specialists are frequently asked to fulfill curriculum leadership and coaching roles at the district and school level. The Standards for Reading Professionals developed by the International Reading Association contains language that calls for increased attention and preparation for Reading Professionals, specifically aimed at coaching classroom teachers; improved leadership skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. Many existing Reading Specialists will need additional training and advanced coursework to develop new skills in order to meet the new and evolving demands of the position.
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