Program Overview

Program Overview

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in Literacy Specialist at Georgia State's College of Education & Human Development is designed to equip educators with expertise to become leaders in literacy education. This program prepares teachers to excel in three key areas:

• Developing interventionist expertise to effectively address reading and writing difficulties
• Implementing evidence-based literacy programs by understanding literacy development and research on best practices
• Becoming influential leaders in their schools and districts as literacy coaches, supporting fellow teachers and sharing their expertise

Program Details

Teachers aspiring to become literacy specialists will deepen their understanding of current research aligned with the Science of Reading, focusing on how children develop reading and writing skills. This program emphasizes evidence-based best practices for literacy instruction, ensuring teachers are prepared to adapt strategies for diverse student populations, including exceptional and multilingual learners.

Key Program Elements

The program prepares teachers to apply this knowledge by:

• Designing interventions
• Analyzing and assessing curricula
• Developing the skills necessary to serve as effective literacy coaches

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

This program is a multidisciplinary collaboration between the following departments:

• Middle and Secondary Education
• Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Learning Sciences

Program Objective

The objective of the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in Literacy Specialist program is to equip educators with the expertise needed to become leaders in literacy education, capable of addressing reading and writing difficulties, implementing evidence-based literacy programs, and serving as influential literacy coaches in their schools and districts.