The Master of Education Candidate and/or the Reading Specialist Candidate:
- Knows literacy history, theory, and methodology
- Applies theory and knowledge of literacy instruction
- Identifies, selects, and applies literature, textbooks, curricular materials as well as technology for all learners
- Demonstrates the use and interpretation of formal and informal assessment procedures and communicates results and implications to appropriate stakeholders
- Maintains indicators of student progress and achievement
- Aligns Pennsylvania Language Arts Core Standards with instruction and assessment
- Consults and collaborates using knowledge of literacy practices, including reading and writing processes
- Demonstrates leadership in home, school, and community literacy environments