Master in Education

Reading Endorsement Areas of Competency

Requirements for Reading Endorsement

1. Completion of an approved Reading Endorsement course of study (24 course credits).
2. Successful certification on the Reading Praxis Examination (covers the first five OSPI areas of competency).

Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI),  the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 education, requires specific academic courses for each of the following six paths toward the reading endorsement:

1.0 OSPI Common Core: Foundational Knowledge

Candidates have knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.

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2.0 OSPI Common Core: Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of the assessment/evaluation/instruction cycle and how to use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction.


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3.0 OSPI Common Core: Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Materials

Candidates have knowledge of a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction.


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4.0 OSPI Common Core: Creating a Literate Environment

Candidates create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials and the appropriate use of assessments.


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5.0 OSPI Common Core: Professional Development

Candidates view professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility.


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6.0 OSPI Common Core: Instructional Methodology (Demonstration)

Candidates demonstrate a deep understanding of the pedagogical knowledge and practice specific to the teaching of reading and writing.


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