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Advanced Literacy Instruction & Intervention, Graduate Certificate – Online
Program Overview
Unlock the potential of every student with the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Literacy Instruction and Intervention (ALII), a transformative educational program tailor-made for K-12 teachers. The ALII certificate prepares graduates to use data to develop reading and writing instruction for all students, but especially for striving readers and English Language Learners. Students can enroll and begin in the Spring or Fall. The program:
- Prepares students to use data to inform reading and writing instruction
- Create interventions for striving readers and English Language Learners
- Allows students to move on to the M.Ed. in Reading if they choose to continue
Program Contacts:
Ashley Gibson – Enrollment Team | Leslie Schmidt – Program Director
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Courses
The Advanced Literacy Instruction & Intervention Certificate courses include two required courses in the Spring:
- READ 6252: K-12 Writing Development and Instruction
- READ 6260: Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction in Reading
Students also choose two courses from the following list to complete either in the summer or fall:
- READ 6100: Trends and Issues in Literacy and Leadership (Fall)
- READ 6250: Emergent and Elementary Literacy (Fall)
- READ 6255: Middle/Secondary Reading and Writing (Fall)
- READ 6300: Global Literacy in a Multicultural World: Genre Studies (Summer)
- READ 6204: Teaching Reading to English Language Learners (Summer)
The required courses need not be taken first; any sequence is acceptable.
Admissions & Requirements
- Complete the Graduate School Admission Application.
- A bachelor’s degree from a university accredited by a US Department of Education-recognized institutional accreditor.
- All previous work beyond high school documenting an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale).
- Copies of unofficial transcripts from all academic coursework beyond high school (official transcripts required once accepted into the program).
- A statement of purpose.
Application Deadlines
- August 1 (fall)
- December 1 (spring)
Why Choose the UNC Charlotte Advanced Literacy Instruction & Intervention Graduate Certificate Program?
Data-Driven Literacy Instruction: Learn how to harness the power of current research and data analytics to craft effective literacy instruction and intervention plans tailored to your students’ unique needs.
Specialized Coursework for Varied Needs: Whether your focus is on early literacy development or adolescent literacy challenges, the ALII program offers specialized coursework that addresses the spectrum of student literacy needs. Enhance your expertise in teaching English learners and develop robust strategies for K-12 writing and literacy assessment.
Designed for Teachers, By Teachers: Recognizing the busy schedules of working educators, the ALII certificate program is offered entirely online. Courses are delivered in the Canvas learning management system with some instructors also using video meetings through platforms like Zoom. This flexibility ensures that teachers can advance their skills without pausing their careers or sacrificing their commitment to their current students.
Tuition
Resident: $288.82 per credit hour
Outside of NC Non-Resident: $536.98 per credit hour
Non Resident: $1,098.21 per credit hour
Please note: Rates are subject to change