ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION FOR STRUGGLING READERS, K–6 (EDUC 626)

This course helps teachers to better understand students who struggle with reading and gives them the tools to improve their students’ fluency and comprehension in order to meet grade-level standards. The featured experts who provide commentary for this course include Dr. Timothy Rasinski and Dr. Joseph A. Torgesen.

Define and describe the characteristics of a struggling reader; identify a particular student who fits that description and examine his/her needs.
Implement research-based instructional strategies to improve fluency and comprehension in struggling readers.
Develop an intervention plan that aims at increasing the achievement of all students, including struggling readers.

For successful completion of this course, you will earn three credits through the University Outreach Professional Development Department at Cardinal Stritch University. The course may be completed where and when it’s best for you in a self-paced, independent online study format. Work at your own pace, and finish the class within a 17-week deadline. WEAC members receive a $100 member benefit discount for this course.

To enroll: Call Cardinal Stritch at (800) 347-8822, enter 6 to enter the extension and then enter Ext. 4428 or (414) 410-4428. Be ready with the course name and number. Please tell Cardinal Stritch that this is a Teachscape course.

WEAC Members $400 - you must tell them you are a WEAC member.

WEAC member dues are not used to defray the cost of this course.

Non-WEAC Members $500

Subject(s)

Response to Intervention (RTI), Reading Specialist, Language Arts

Educator categories

Teacher

Credit Options

Graduate credit

PI34 Standards

PI 34.02 - Teacher standards
To receive a license to teach in Wisconsin, an applicant shall complete an approved program and demonstrate proficient performance in the knowledge, skills and dispositions under all of the following standards:

(1) The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.

(2) The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development.

(4) The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the user of technology to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

(9) The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

More Info

Dates

Rolling enrollment (Course must be completed between 7 and 17 weeks)

Location

This course is delivered online.

Contact

For more information on this course, please contact your WEA Academy at academy@weac.org or call 1-800-362-8034, extension 279.