The Reading Specialist Certification qualifies candidates to be K - Adult Reading Specialists (Title I) who offer literacy leadership at the school, local, and state levels and work with other educators to evaluate students’ reading abilities, plan and administer assessments, and provide appropiate literacy instruction and support to struggling readers. This state certification prepares candidates for careers in teaching, literacy coaching, coordinating instructional programs, diagnosing literacy needs and creating and administering interventions, and leading school reading programs. Reading Specialists may serve as a resource for educational support personnel, administrators, and teachers; provide professional development; build and implement literacy programs; and serve as advocates for family literacy.

Admissions Requirement

• Complete admissions application at Office of Admissions
• Pay $25 application fee
• Submit official college transcripts to Office of Admissions
• Hold a Master’s degree and a current West Virginia teaching license