Reading Teacher/Specialist

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This record was last updated on December 15, 2020, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
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Education
Degree
Experience
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Background check
None

Without mastering reading skills, students are at a great disadvantage not just in English class, but in all of their grade school classes, and on into college. A reading teachers (also known as a reading specialist) works closely with children to help them achieve reading skills appropriate for their grade level. Reading specialists strive to increase the reading capabilities of all students through school-wide reading programs, literacy materials and resources, and ongoing collaboration with classroom teachers, parents and school administrators. No subject is as important as reading. Students will use their reading skills whether they're in science, social studies or math class. Using a diverse set of strategies and methods, reading teachers provide individualized lessons and the support children need to learn to read and comprehend meaning from printed words.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Education
Degree required
Certification
No mention of certification
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI)
Division
Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing
Address
125 S. Webster St. P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53703
Last updated
December 15, 2020

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Source and verification

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