Reading Endorsement

In addition to degree programs that can lead to state certification as a Reading Specialist, RWCLDL offers a three-course sequence that qualifies a student to add a reading endorsement to any K-12 teaching certificate. The endorsement may be pursued by non-degree students who are seeking only the endorsement, or it may be pursued by students in other degree programs who wish to seek the endorsement by integrating the appropriate three reading courses into their programs of study.

There are several options for obtaining the Reading Endorsement. The one most relevant to UGA students is to take the three-course sequence below offered by RWCLDL and approved by the Professional Standards Commission. All endorsement courses are offered on campus and on line, except LLED 6030, which currently is only offered on campus (an “e” suffix indicates an online course).

LLED 6010 or 6010e Foundations of Reading Instruction

LLED 6020 or 6020e Children With Reading Problems (The Reading Clinic)

and one of the following courses depending upon whether the Endorsement is sought respectively at the elementary, middle, or secondary school level:

LLED 6420 or 6020e Literacy Development and Instruction in Early Childhood

LLED 6060 or 6060e

LLED 6070 or 6070e Middle School Reading

LLED 6030 Teaching Reading in the Secondary School

It is our experience that these three courses can be incorporated easily into programs of study in many degree/certification programs in education. That is, students can enroll in these particular RWCLDL courses to fulfill requirements, including electives, without taking more than the required number of courses in their individual degree/certification programs.

If you are interested in the endorsement, please consult first with your academic advisor or major professor about how these courses might fit into your program of study. Other questions about the endorsement or the courses can be directed to Ms. Becky Hendren, Degree Program Specialist, who will forward the question to the appropriate faculty member.

All courses for the Reading Endorsement must have been completed after July 1, 2000 when the endorsement went into effect.