Feel empowered to address the literacy needs of your students.

This endorsement is designed to give educators expertise in evidence-based reading instruction, intervention, and leadership, with a focus on supporting multilingual learners. The endorsement serves K-12 pre-service and in-service teachers at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Flexible learning at your fingertips

The endorsement is offered in-person, hybrid, and fully online, so you can choose the option that works best for your schedule.

Developed in partnership with Oregon school districts

The program is in alignment with TSPC Literacy Program Standards and Oregon's Early Literacy Framework. The curriculum emphasizes research‑based reading models, foundational literacy skills, assessment and diagnosis, intervention within MTSS frameworks, and leadership for schoolwide literacy initiatives.

Coursework

• ED 449/549: Reading in the Elementary Classroom
• ED 434/534: Language Comprehension and Literacy in the Elementary Classroom
• ED 435/535: Writing in the K-12 Classroom
• ED 442/542: Literacy Leadership and Assessment in Multilingual Settings
• ED 443/543: Literacy Internship

Total: 15 credits