Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Literacy Coaching Micro-Credential


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Our literacy coaching micro-credential program provides academic coursework and a specialized practicum to prepare literacy professionals in education with the knowledge and skills to perform the role of an elementary or secondary literacy coach. Current UB students and non-UB students are eligible to apply.

Our program consists of four courses designed to support you as you:

  • develop and apply foundational knowledge of literacy, diversity and equity to design, implement and evaluate literacy curriculum and instruction.
  • develop knowledge of literacy assessment and evaluation.
  • demonstrate the ability to support classroom teachers through professional learning, leadership and coaching to meet the literacy needs of students and design learning environments.

For more information and to apply visit the Office of Micro-Credentials.

Course Requirements


Additional Requirements


Complete:

  • A reflection documenting the student’s understanding of the role of a literacy coach and their learning within the micro-credential program.
  • A reflection showcasing what they have learned and how they have met each of the 7 coaching standards. 
  • Provide a written summary of feedback to another teacher regarding their literacy teaching.

Total Credit Hours: 11


3.0 GPA required

 

Instruction Method


  • Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online) 

Average Time to Completion


  • 3 semesters

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