RLR518 Leadership and Professional Development in Reading

The responsibilities of the reading specialist and supervisor are described and examined with an emphasis on leadership in the development and monitoring of reading and writing programs. Standards testing and evaluation, program improvement, professional development, materials selection, collaboration of specialists, and community-professional relations will be addressed. Students examine their own leadership patterns and strengths and develop a vision for how to serve as instructional team members and school leaders. Prerequisites: RLR592A and RLR592B or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours