Connecticut Literacy Specialist Program
Karen Waters, EdD
Program Director of Graduate Literacy Programs
Office Phone: 203 365-4811
E-mail: watersk@sacredheart.edu
102 and 097 Certification and Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Literacy
Program Overview:
The purpose of the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in literacy within the Connecticut Literacy Specialist Program (CLSP) is to prepare prospective literacy professionals with strong teaching and leadership skills to address the diverse needs of a rapidly changing population. The 102 certificate for Remedial Reading/Remedial Language Arts and/or the 097 for Reading Consultant qualify the holder to obtain a position as a/an interventionist, literacy coach, reading specialist, staff and curriculum developer or teacher leader. Although specific requirements for specific literacy positions vary from district to district, the State of Connecticut recognizes the distinction between the two levels of certification as an upper (097) and a lower tier (102) certification, with the 102 as a prerequisite for the 097.
The CAS in literacy is a 36-credit program yielding two levels of state literacy certification in reading and language arts. Candidates have opportunities to integrate research-based theory with practical application focusing on student achievement. The first 21 credits yield the 102 certificate for Remedial Reading/Remedial Language Arts, with the next 12 credits leading to the 097 Reading Consultant Certificate. The candidate has the option to proceed from one program to another in seamless transition or stagger the schedule to accommodate his or her needs. The candidates select the last three credits from electives. Candidates are eligible to apply for state reading certification after the successful completion of program requirements and 30 months of successful classroom teaching under a valid teaching certificate. Candidates are also required to pass the 008 Reading Specialist Test, which is the test of licensure for obtaining the 102/097 certificates.
Full-time certified teachers with a master’s degree who have accrued 30 months of teaching experience are eligible to pursue the 102 certificate concurrent with our M.Ed. program.
Tier I: Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts (102) Certification
The Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts (102) Certification requires 21 credits of study. Candidates may complete these credits as part of a post-baccalaureate degree (MAT or CAS). To be recommended for certification, candidates must provide evidence of 30 months of classroom experience as a teacher and have taken a special education course within the last ten years, with an earned grade of "C" or better.
Tier II: Reading and Language Arts Consultant (097) Certification
The prerequisite for admittance into the 097 program is the 102 certificate for Remedial Reading/Remedial Language Arts. Therefore, candidates applying for admittance into the program must have a valid teaching certificate and at least 1.5 years of successful classroom teaching experience. To be recommended for certification, candidates must provide evidence of 10 months teaching experience or the equivalent of one academic year in a position for which a 102 is required and have taken a special education course within the last ten years, with an earned grade of "C" or better.
CAS in Literacy
Candidates may complete their CAS (sixth-year degree) in the Connecticut Literacy Specialist Program with one additional course (3 credits) beyond the 33 credits of requirements listed above.
Program Requirements
Sequences I and II are program requirements for Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts (102) Certification.
Sequence I—Classroom Instruction (9 credits)
| EDR 505 | Early Reading & Language Arts Success (PK-3) | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 507 | Developmental Reading & Language Arts (4-6) | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 510 | Content Area Reading Instruction (Grades 7-12) | 3.00 Credit(s) |
Sequence II (12 credits)
| EDR 540 | Advanced Diagnosis & Remediation I | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 545 | Assessment & Evaluation CT Model | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 550 | Clinical Experience I | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 555 | Clinical Experience II | 3.00 Credit(s) |
EDR 540, EDR 545, EDR 550, EDR 555: Course required for (102) certification.
Upon successful completion of the first seven courses, candidates apply for Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts (102) Certification.
Sequence III includes program requirements for Reading and Language Arts Consultant (097) Certification. Prerequisite: Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts (102) Certificate.
Sequence III (12 credits)
| EDR 527 | Organization, Administration and Supervision :Reading & Language | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 541 | Advanced Diagnosis & Remediation II | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 691 | Practicum In Consulting | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 692 | Applied Reading & Language Arts Research | 3.00 Credit(s) |
EDR 527,
EDR 541,
EDR 691,
EDR 692: Indicates course required for 097 certificate and is available to candidates who have earned 102 certification for Remedial Reading/Remedial Language Arts. Candidate has the option of completing the CAS with the addition of one elective for a total of 36 credits in all.
Sequence IV (3 credits)
Choose one:
| EDR 520 | Methods of Teaching & Evaluation Writing Process | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 525 | Methods and Materials for English Language Learners | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 538 | Process Writing: K-12 | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 560 | Children's Literature | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 562 | Middle School Literature | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 564 | Young Adult Literature | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 569 | Structured Literacy | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 580 | Reading Interventions | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 620 | Utilizing Technology in Reading Instruction | 3.00 Credit(s) |
| EDR 690 | Teaching Fellowship | 3.00 Credit(s) |