Reading Teacher Academy - 1316 Certification

Program Overview:

The Reading Teacher 1316 license is designed for teachers who currently hold a WI Tier II teaching license. The curriculum for the Reading Teacher 1316 licensure program was developed using Wisconsin's Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning, WI ELA Standards, ELA Instructional Practice Guides, current reading research informed by ILA Content Guidelines for Reading Specialists/Reading Teachers, and the ILA Standards Teaching. Our 12-18-month licensure program consists of coursework, clinical experience, and a capstone portfolio. The coursework is grounded in the latest research on science-based reading and how children learn to read. The research-based content is paired with practices embedded within the coursework and aims to expand the teacher’s knowledge and skills, preparing them to meet a wide range of literacy needs.

Admission Requirements

1.     Candidates must hold a conferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
2.     Possess a valid Tier II or higher, full-time Wisconsin Teaching license.
3.     Minimum of 2 years full-time, regular teaching experience.
4.     Complete and pass a background check.

The start date of our next cohort is to be determined. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please complete this form.

Courses

The 1316 Reading Teacher program consists of six 8-week courses and 45 hours of clinical fieldwork. The clinical experience allows students to apply their learning to practice and receive coaching and feedback from course instructors and site-based cooperating teachers. The culmination of the program is a capstone portfolio that provides evidence of proficiency in the content, its application, and the Wisconsin Teaching Standards. See course descriptions at the following link: 1316 Reading Teacher Course Description

Program Cost

Candidates who apply to the Reading Teacher Academy - 1316 Certification pay a $100 non-refundable application processing fee.

The total cost of the Reading Teacher Academy - 1316 Certification program is $9,000. Upon acceptance, participants must submit a non-refundable deposit of $750 to reserve their spot in the cohort. This deposit is applied toward the overall program cost. By the first day of Course 1, participants are required to sign a payment plan agreement and are responsible for making all payments according to the schedule outlined in the agreement.