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Welcome to the Reading
and Language Programs
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We offer three graduate
programs to support in-depth exploration of language development
and literacy learning and teaching.
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Our programs feature
hands-on experiences that are immediately applicable to your
classroom.
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Many of our students
earn state licenses and a master’s degree simultaneously.
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Please explore
our site and then contact us with your queries and comments.
We invite you to join us and other colleagues to improve instruction
and teacher leadership in literacy education. |
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Why Study Literacy
Development at SSU
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Coursework addresses
persistent problems and contemporary issues in literacy learning
and teaching as well as professional inquiries posed by our
students. Candidates will: |
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Develop
high-level skills in teaching beginning, struggling and proficient
readers of all ages
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Learn theoretically
sound research-based best practice for teaching all students,
including English learners
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Become a
better prepared classroom teacher, able to meet the demands
of dynamic and challenging classrooms
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Learn effective
ways to work with colleagues and parents to design and carry
out successful programs
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Become a
district, county or school leader in learner-centered, standards-based
language arts curriculum
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Learn supervision
and staff development skills
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Better understand
the pedagogical and political issues in literacy education
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Contact Information:
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School of Education,
Sonoma State University
1078 Stevenson Hall, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707-664-3115
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