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=Welcome to the Towson University REED & CAS alumni wiki! = = =

About This Space
This wiki space was created in order to provide you with up to date information in the field of literacy education. It is our mission to stay connected after graduating from the REED & CAS program. We hope that you are able to gather information that pertains to your field and to share and collaborate online. Please feel free to use this page and the pages on the left-hand navigation to discuss literacy and other related topics. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail Danica Draper with questions at ddrape1@towson.edu.


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**Master of Education in Reading Program (M.Ed.)**
The Master of Education in Reading program is designed to prepare reading specialists, primarily for K-12 education, but also for community colleges, industry, adult education programs, commercial education centers and private practice. The 36-unit program is highly structured with nine required courses and three electives (two of which must be in the area of literacy). It is developmental in design. Students grow in both their knowledge and application as they proceed through the program.

The Graduate Reading Program at Towson University does not subscribe to a particular position on reading. It closely reflects the broad, comprehensive knowledge and pedagogical skills outlined in the 2003 Standards for Reading Professionals developed by the International Reading Association.

The goals of the Master of Education in Reading program are to prepare reading specialists who have a dynamic understanding of the reading process, who have a wide array of resources for enhancing literacy for all learners, and who have the competencies to coach others (classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, etc). ||

**Master of Education in Reading** Certificate of Advanced Study in Reading (CAS)
The Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in reading education is designed for students wishing to continue their education at the post-master's level. Participants will develop the advanced knowledge and leadership skills necessary for meeting the challenges of redesigning and restructuring education across the P-16 continuum. The 30 credit hour certificate is an outcome-based program that meets the standards for reading coordinators outlined by the International Reading Association (IRA). Such reading professionals administer literacy, bilingual, compensatory and English as a second language programs while directing the organization, management and assessment of school, district, or institutional literacy programs. Academic preparation for reading coordinators include coursework in professional development, grant writing, program administration and evaluation, school law, and coursework in reading/literacy.
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