EDUC 414 - Reading Assessment and Intervention

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines research-based principles, techniques, and materials useful in the assessment and remediation of reading difficulties for learners across the grade bands. The course foci include: (a) best practices for nondiscriminatory assessment, (b) rehearsal opportunities and feedback while administering formal and informal reading and writing assessments, (c) examining how, when, and why to vary learning environments and developmentally appropriate interventions, (d) implementing evidence-based Tier 1, Tier 2, and
Tier 3 reading and/or writing interventions to support student learning, and (e) data-based decision-making using a Response to Intervention framework grounded in the Science of Reading. This course addresses cultural and linguistic differences in the assessment practices to provide appropriate differentiated instruction.

Prerequisite: EDUC 341, EDUC 370, EDUC 371, EDUC 413
Co-requisite: EDUC 401
Note: Field hours are required.
Field Hours Requirement: Required field experience: 20 hours.