Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading Specialist

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading Specialist program, along with a supervised practicum, enables Reading Specialist candidates to meet the requirements for Initial Licensure in Massachusetts as a Specialist Teacher: Reading. This license, as issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) qualifies recipients to work in the area of reading and language arts with students at all age and grade levels.

The certificate program conforms to the ILA Standards for Reading Professionals as developed by the International Literacy Association. These standards were approved by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the International Literacy Association (ILA).