Reading Teacher Certification (316)
Early Childhood through Adolescence K-12
Advance your teaching career...
Earn graduate credits via online courses and meet your professional development goals for Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction (WI 316) Reading Teacher licensure requirements.
Curriculum
All courses are 3 graduate credits and offered online. No travel to campus required.
The course sequence is:
- RDGED 701 Developmental Reading K-12
- RDGED 702 Reading in the Content Areas K-12
- Choose one literature course:
RDGED 703 Children's Literature in the Reading Program
Or
RDGED 704 Young Adult Literature in the Reading Program
- RDGED 706 Assessment & Evaluation of Reading and Language Development
- RDGED 705 Instructional Techniques For Assisting Students with Reading Difficulties
- RDGED 707 Practicum in Reading Difficulties (Prerequisite: RDGED 706. The Practicum course will be offered online and you assess and instruct a school-age student in your local community.)
To receive the Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction (WI 316) Reading Teacher certification, complete all six courses.
How long does it take to complete the certificate?
Six semesters if you enroll in one course per term. If you take more than one course per term, you may complete the certificate in three semesters (spring, summer, and fall).
Plan of Study (one course per term)
Plan of Study (two courses per term)
If you are teaching full-time, most teachers prefer to take one course per semester.
Carefully weigh your teaching, family, and personal life commitments, and consider how much time you will have to devote to coursework, and the requirements involved in taking a course online including electronic interaction (posting responses to the course discussion board, reading and replying to other participants' postings).
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Application Form, Deadline and Admission Requirements
Tuition and Financial Aid Options
Frequently Asked Questions
May I enroll in one of the reading courses without taking the entire course sequence and without getting a Masters degree?
Yes, you may register for individual courses for salary lane change, licensure renewal, or professional development. If you are registering for one course (not the entire reading sequence), then simply complete the secure, no-hassle online registration form. RDGED 707 Practicum in Reading Difficulties requires completion of prerequisites.
Benefits
- All courses are offered spring, summer and fall
- Expert facilitation by veteran online educators
- Highly interactive classes
- Professional quality projects for an e-portfolio to aid in job searches
- Complete your WI 316 certification in 3-6 semesters
- Reading Teacher Certification course credits may also apply as electives in University of Wisconsin- Stout's Master of Science in Education graduate degree program
- Highly competitive tuition (tuition is the same for Wisconsin residents, out-of-state and international students)
- No travel to campus required
Career Opportunities
Reading teacher certification (WI 316) is required for the following teaching assignments:
- A reading assignment for more than one class per day
- A reading assignment in a Title I program identified as a reading program
- A reading assignment in a reading recovery program, if not part of a self-contained classroom
Request Info
If you have specific questions or need more information about the application and registration process, request information online. One of our program advisers will be in touch with you shortly or you may phone (715) 642-0209.