Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 24 - CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
Section 92-24-006.49 - Reading Specialist

Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 24 ยง 006-49

Current through March 20, 2024

006.49A Grade Levels: Pre-kindergarten through grade 12, K-8, 4-9, and 7-12.

006.49B Endorsement Type: Subject.

006.49C Persons with this endorsement may diagnose, teach, and prescribe for students in the area of reading in any of the following levels: Pre-kindergarten through grade 12, K-8, 4-9, 7-12.

006.49D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement requires a minimum of 30 graduate semester hours in reading and related courses.

006.49D1 Additional Requirements: An applicant for this endorsement shall have a regular teaching certificate and two years of teaching experience.

006.49E Endorsement Program Requirements: Nebraska teacher education institutions offering this endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.

THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSION AS PART OF THE INSTITUTION'S PLAN UNDER THIS ENDORSEMENT.

Through the courses identified in its plan, the institution should prepare prospective reading specialists to:

A. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, skills, and processes of reading and writing as defined in the Nebraska Content Standards for first, fourth, eighth, and twelfth grades.

B. Assist with diagnosis, teaching, and prescription of strategies for students.

The institution should also provide the following content:

C. Diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation principles and techniques within relevant learning context.

D. Theories of reading, cognition, and instruction for diverse populations.

E. Interpersonal, consultative, and program management skills for coordination of professional development in literacy education.

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