Supervised Practicum with High School Students

This course provides 25 hours of supervised practicum and seminar to develop teacher candidates' competence in planning and implementing instruction in high school education, grades 9 - 12, for diverse students experiencing moderate and severe difficulties in literacy development. Content deals with the skills and strategies needed to assess students' literacy strategies, plan and implement appropriate instructional procedures, and report progress to students, parents, and school officials. Supervised practicum is required for New York State Certification as literacy teacher, Grades 5-12.