Ted Strickland, Governor Deborah S. Delisle, Superintendent of Public Instruction Memo Date: June 30, 2009 To: Dr. Brendan Foreman, John Carroll University Dr. Robert Osgood, Muskingum College Dr. Cheryl Acterberg, The Ohio State University Dr. Mark Shermis, The University of Akron Dr. Virginia Keil, The University of Toledo Dr. Thomas Lasley II, University of Dayton Dr. Gregory Bernhardt, Wright State University Dr. Phillip Ginnetti, Youngstown University From: Dr. John Soloninka, Office of Educator Preparation Subject: Literacy Specialist Endorsement Program The Center for the Teaching Profession at the Ohio Department of Education has conducted an internal review of your educator licensure program. Based on the results of this review, the following program has met standards for approval: Literacy Specialist Endorsement (G) Program development is a dynamic process that is characterized by cycles of review and revision based on both summative and formative assessments. The results of this internal review can serve as a formative assessment of the development of your programs. We are pleased that you continue to provide quality educators for Ohio schools. If you have questions, please contact John Soloninka at (614) 387-0161. 25 South Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 education.ohio.gov (877) 644-6338 (888) 886-0181 (TTY)