Additional
Certifications
in
Literacy
The
School
of
Education
offers
two
programs:
Program
1-
Additional
Certification
in
Literacy
(for
those
holding
certification
in
ELED,
SPED,
or
SECED)
This 20
credit/(5 course) program enables graduates
of education programs who hold certification
in ELED, SPED, or SECED to obtain literacy certification
(either B-6 or 5-12 depending on grade levels
of the initial certification). Upon completion,
students must apply for the additional certification
on their own through NYSED.
To obtain a certification in literacy (in addition
to certification in ELED, SPED or SECED):
- Apply as
a
non-matriculated
student
to
the
Graduate
School
(fee
$25).
You
will
take
courses
as
a
non-matriculated
student.
- Send a letter of application for the “Program
1- Additional Certification in Literacy for
Those Holding an Initial Cert. in ELED, SPED
or SECED” to the School of Education
(see address below).
- Include a copy of your certification.
- When accepted, you will be assigned an adviser
who will review your transcript and help plan
your coursework and practicum experience.
Program
2- Additional Certification in Literacy-
(ONLY for BU Literacy program graduates
already holding a literacy certification)
This
10-credit program enables BU Literacy program
graduates to obtain certification in an additional
grade concentration. Graduates must apply and
be admitted to the Additional Certification
in Literacy Program (B-6 or 5-12). Upon completion,
students must apply for the additional certification
on their own through NYSED.
To
obtain an additional certification in
literacy (ONLY
for BU Literacy program graduates already
holding a literacy certification):
- Apply as a non-matriculated student to the
Graduate School (fee $25). You will take courses
as a non-matriculated student.
- Send a letter of application for the "Program
2- Additional Certification in Literacy (B-6
or 5-12).”
- Include a copy of your current literacy
certification and the date you received your
MSED from BU.
- When accepted, you will be assigned an
adviser
who
will
meet with you and oversee the practicum and
course work.
Students currently certified in B-6 literacy
who seek 5-12 literacy certification will take:
• LTRC 519. Adolescent Learners and Literacy in the Content Areas (4 cr.)
• EDUC 530. Adolescent Psychology in Education (4 cr.)
• LTRC 593. Inservice Practicum in Literacy Education (2 cr.)
Students
currently certified in 5-12 literacy who seek
B-6 literacy certification will take:
• LTRC 516. Language Arts in the Elementary and Middle School (4 cr.)
• ELED 513. Language Acquisition and Instruction for 2nd Language Learners
(4 cr.)
• LTRC 593. Inservice Practicum in Literacy Education (2 cr.)
Students
must identify a cooperating teacher and make
their own arrangements to complete a 50 hour
practicum (LTRC 593 - 2 cr.). This can be a
in a regular public school-based setting, a
summer school setting, or an academic school-based
extended day program. The student must secure
a practicum supervisor from among BU Literacy
Program faculty, and this supervisor must approve
the site for the practicum. Students are strongly
encouraged to complete a practicum that is separated
from current teaching grade placement by two
or more grade levels (i.e. a 5th grade teacher
with B-6 cert. who seeks 5-12 cert. is encouraged
to seek a practicum at upper middle or high
school level).
Requirements
for the 50 hour practicum include:
*
Complete and document a subset of competencies
based on the IRA Standards for Reading Professionals
(attached)
*
Keep a record of dates and time spent in the
50 hour practicum setting
*
Obtain the cooperating teacher’s written
evaluation of practicum teaching
*
Maintain a reflective journal related to practicum
work and complete a self assessment at the conclusion
of the practicum
*
Meet with BU supervisor to submit above materials
and receive a grade.
If
you are interested in one of these “Additional
Certification Programs in Literacy,” please
contact Joy Tassey or Diane Hinckley, Education
Secretaries (607-777-2727 or jtassey@binghamton.edu or dhinckle@binghamton.edu or
Dr. Karen Bromley, Literacy Program Coordinator
(kbromley@binghamton.edu).
Send application materials to:
- Joy Tassey
- School of Education
- Binghamton University
- PO Box 6000
- Binghamton, New York 13902
