Literacy Specialist (Grades P-12), Endorsement Preparation Program
Endorsement Preparation Programs
These are programs of study which prepare the candidate, upon recommendation from EKU, for professional endorsement by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB.) Endorsements are opportunities to increase an educator's instructional repertoire in specialized areas, such as English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted and Talented (GT), literacy specialist, and teacher leader. Endorsements can be earned toward a rank change. In some cases, the endorsement may be earned as part of a degree program (MAEd Middle Grade, MAEd Secondary, MAEd School Librarian).
For information on the following endorsement programs, go to the Teaching, Learning, & Educational Leadership website at https://curriculum.eku.edu/endorsement-programs
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 871 | Literacy Programs P-5 | 3 |
| or EMG 806 | Read Instruction Middle School | |
| EMS 873 | Trends & Issues in ELA | 3 |
| EMS 875 | Literacy Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| EMS 876 | Literacy, Leadership, and Advocacy Difficulties | 3 |
| EME 877 | Practicum for Reading Specialists | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Upon completion of the literacy specialist endorsement, the candidate must pass the Kentucky Reading Specialist Praxis in order to have the endorsement added to their teaching certificate.