Goucher College and Anne Arundel County Public
Schools (AACPS) are expanding their existing partnership to offer a reading cohort designed for early childhood teachers. Developed for teachers in grades
PreK-3, the Early Literacy Cohort allows participants to investigate strategies and assessments specifically for the young emerging reader as well as specialized techniques for those who struggle in the learning-to-read process.
This cohort is a part of Goucher College’s MSDE approved
Reading Specialist certification program. Participants can choose to take only the 15 credits in the cohort to gain additional knowledge and perspectives on the young reader. However, those who wish to continue course work to earn reading specialist certification can use these courses in an M.Ed in Reading Instruction or for a
Professional Development Certificate (PDC) in Reading
Instruction for those who already hold an earned master’s degree.
What Classes Will I Take?
 ED 639 (3 credits), Psychological and Linguistic Foundations of Reading (Spring 2014)
Thursdays, January 23 – April 10, 4:30 – 6:45. No class on Apr 17; make-up date if needed due to cancellation Apr 24. Class will be held at one of the participating schools.
 ED 625 (3 credits), Strategies and Resources for Teaching Reading (Fall 2014)
 ED 626 (3 credits), Diagnosis of Reading Difficulty (Spring 2015)
 ED 636 (1.5 credits), Overview of Reading Intervention Strategies (Fall 2015)
 ED 638 (3 credits), Special Seminar in Reading Intervention (Word Id and Comprehension) (Fall 2015 and Spring 2016)
 ED 647 (1.5 credits), Lindamood Bell or Orton Gillingham based on identified needs of cohort class
(Spring 2016)
Do I need to go to Goucher?
No, all classes will be held in Anne Arundel County.
How much will the courses cost?
Participants pay $150 registration fee for each course and purchase required texts. Upon successful completion of each course, AACPS will reimburse Goucher College for the remaining tuition for eligible teachers.
What do I do if I am interested?
This cohort is available to the first 30 students who register for the spring classes. Complete the application/registration form attached and return it and a copy of your MSDE certification or a college transcript to the Graduate Programs office at Goucher College. Official registration will begin after November 15, 2013, and you will be notified of your acceptance into the cohort.
For More Information contact Katie Aman at katie.aman@goucher.edu
or at 410-337-6047
Graduate Programs in Education in the Welch Center
1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204
Ph: 410-337-6047 | Fax: 410-337-6085

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Graduate Programs in Education
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