Literacy Coaching Certificate (Online)

The admission process is competitive and limited to the most highly qualified students. There are two steps in the application process:

1. Applying to the School of Education Literacy Program.

2. After approval for admission to the Literacy Program, applying to the ISU Graduate College.

Applying to the Literacy Program

For admission consideration, submit the following documents:

• Completed Pre-Application Form (doc)
• Statement of intent briefly describing your background and your goal(s) or purpose for pursuing the Literacy Coaching Certificate.
• Three letters of support addressing your potential for serving in leadership roles within designated school settings.
• Official transcripts from all college coursework (undergraduate and graduate). Students who believe their transcripts are not representative of their abilities should address this in their narrative.
• Copy of a valid teaching license.
• Documentation of a minimum of two years full-time teaching experience in a Pre-K-12 school setting. (May come in the form of a letter from a principal, contract, evaluation form, etc.)
• Please do not send any application fee at this time. The application fee is required when applying to the Graduate College but only after been accepted into this program.

Deadlines

For summer enrollment, application materials are due March 1. For fall enrollment, application materials are due May 1.

Send materials to:

Clyciane Michelini
LCC Program Coordinator
Iowa State University
School of Education
N031 Lagomarcino Hall, Ames, IA 50011

Or send as an email attachment in PDF format to: literacy-coach@iastate.edu

Notification: You will be notified of selection as soon as the faculty committee evaluates your application - sending an email message to the coordinator after you submit the application may help expedite the process. You will also be informed of the next steps you will need to take to be formally admitted to the program. If you need more information please contact the program coordinator, Clyciane Kossatz Michelini at clyciane@iastate.edu.

Students enrolled as off-campus students are eligible for in-state tuition.

• Tuition is $436 (summer and fall 2013, spring 2014) per graduate credit hour.
• Technology fee is $69 per semester (5 or more credits) and delivery fee is $50 per course.
• Application fee is $40 (non refundable).

Refer to the distance education tuition and fees page for more information.

This three-semester program consists of 17 credits and is offered in a learning community environment. You will be able to work at a pace and time that is right for you. The credits you earn are the same credits you would earn on campus and taught by the same faculty.

Course description

C I 555 - Literacy, Leadership, and Advocacy (3 credits)

Examination of the roles of literacy specialists/coaches in diverse pre-K-12 schools and communities. Particular focus placed on current theories, research, standards, and policies relative to literacy processes and instruction, including culturally responsive literacy; processes of successful literacy coaching; and methods of supporting teachers and other school personnel in planning, implementing, and evaluating literacy instruction for all students.

C I 568 - New Media Literacies: Understanding Research and Practice (3 credits)

Designed to increase awareness and understanding of critical issues surrounding the evolving concept of literacy and examine the effect that technology has on the literacy we use every day, teach in our schools, and need in order to function as 21st century citizens.

C I 565 - Literacy: Connecting Research, Policy, & Practice (3 credits)

Critical examination of current policy initiatives and reform efforts that affect how literacy is viewed, assessed, and practiced, as well as how literacy professionals are prepared for their roles in public schools and colleges.

C I 591M- Supervised Literacy Coaching Practicum (2 credits)

Supervised coaching experience in special area.

EDADM 554 - Leading School Reform (3 credits)

Study of principles of transformational leadership and collaborative decision-making skills. Leadership activities that facilitate the development of a school culture that embraces change and school reforms that result in high quality schools dedicated to improved student achievement.

EDADM 542 - Teacher Leadership (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is for teacher leaders to understand and apply theory and practice of leadership within educational organizations for the purposes of school improvement. Students will use action research, develop and analyze case studies, and employ concepts of change, communication, and facilitation.

The Educator Preparation Program offers a variety of graduate student scholarships and financial resource information.

In addition to department scholarships, ISU Graduate College offers a variety of assistance for education expenses.

Successful completion of the certificate program of study enables candidates to apply for a Literacy Coaching Certificate. This certificate is not a state teaching license or an endorsement for a teaching license.