Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Reading Endorsement

The reading endorsement consists of three courses that extend teachers’ knowledge and skills in the area of literacy. Candidates examine best practices for fostering literacy in schools, implementation of these practices in classrooms, and the research upon which they are founded. Candidates will assess and analyze student data, implement culturally responsive literacy practices within authentic contexts, plan for remediation for students experiencing literacy difficulties, and communicate results with stakeholders.

General Admissions Requirements / Information:

Current teaching certificate. Must be level 4 or higher induction, standard professional, advanced professional or lead profession teaching certification

Application Requirements:

• Online application through the Office of Academic Admissions
• Official transcripts for all prior colleges
• Copy of current teaching certificate
• Criminal Background Consent Form
• Student Applied Learning Agreement
• Proof of Liability Insurance

Application Information for International Students:

If there are any special requirements, please provide the information below. Standard information regarding visas will be entered for the program.

If your college is outside of the United States and not accredited by a U.S. Regional Association of Colleges and Schools, we REQUIRE that you use an evaluation service that does a "course by course" evaluation to ensure that your transcript is evaluated properly. The follow three services are required.

• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
• World Education Services (WES)
• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Georgia Professional Standards Commission