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850 (e.g., 851, 852, etc.) – “Online instruction” typically refers to instructors and students meeting A minimum of 1/3 of the coursework must be from UNO.
850 (e.g., 851, 852, etc.) – “Online instruction” typically refers to instructors and students meeting synchronously using digital technology (eg: Zoom) at scheduled times throughout the semester. Typically, there are four synchronous virtual meetings. Please see the notes in the class search for virtual meeting dates and times.
860 (e.g., 861,862, etc.) – “Hybrid instruction” refers to a mix of in-person instruction and online instruction, with reduced contact time on campus. Class meets 4 times face-to-face. Please see the notes in the class search for virtual meeting dates and times.
To obtain Reading Specialist endorsement after completing Literacy Masters you must:
Pass Praxis II Reading Specialist Content Test with minimum score of 164
Have two years contracted K-12 teaching experience at the time of application to NDE.

After completion of the courses on this plan of study, you must apply to the Nebraska Department of Education to add this endorsement and next contact the Certification Office (unocertification@unomaha.edu) to request that institutional verification be sent to NDE. For questions about certification, contact unocertification@unomaha.edu.

Literacy Courses			Fall	Spring	Summer	Year
SPED 8260	Dyslexia: Foundations & The Science of Reading	3	online
SPED 8360	Dyslexia: Language Essentials	3	online
SPED 8660	Dyslexia: Assessment for Instructional Planning	3		online
SPED 8690	Dyslexia: Structured Literacy Instruction	3		online
SPED 8760	Dyslexia: Practicum	3			online
TED 9180	Literacy Research Seminar	3	online
Concentration Course (select two courses)
TED 8650	Children’s Literature and Education	3		online
TED 8660	Young Adult Literature and Education	3	online		online
TED 8720	Instructional Coaching	3		online
TED 8470	Teaching Language Arts	3		online
TED 8610	Teaching Writing Throughout the Curriculum	3	online
TED 8800	Multicultural Literature for Children and Youth	3		online	online
Diversity Course (select one course)
TED 8130	Language, Culture and Power	3			online
TED 8160	English as Second Language Strategies for Pk-12 Educators	3	online
TED 8210	Principles of Multicultural Education	3			online
TED 8180	Culturally Responsive Teaching	3	online	online
TED 8290	Trauma Informed Education	3	online
TED 9200	Critical Pedagogy: Teaching for Social Justice	3	TBD	TBD	TBD
Technology Course (Select one course)
TED 8540	Digital Citizenship	3	online	online	online
TED 8550	Technology for Creative and Critical Thinking	3	online	online
TED 8560	Technology for Diverse Learners	3	online	online
TED 8580	Online Teaching and Learning	3			online
TED 8590	Teaching and Learning in Digital Environments	3	online		online
Total Credits		30

SPED 8260 - Dyslexia: Foundations & The Science of Reading
This course will address the critical components of language and literacy development and will introduce graduate students to the nature and needs of students with dyslexia. The course will focus on what dyslexia is, characteristics of children and youth with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, and the effects of dyslexia on learning to read and write. The course will also discuss important historical developments in the field, relevant laws, the science of reading, and policies as they relate to dyslexia.

SPED 8360 - Dyslexia: Language Essentials
This course is designed to address the neurobiological elements and origins of dyslexia. This includes its effect on language and literacy development, and variations in the processing and development of language, and literacy elements for students with and without dyslexia. This course will also address linguistic structures of and historical influences on the English language.

SPED 8660 - Dyslexia: Assessment for Instructional Planning
This course is designed to address the principles and practices of effective assessment for students with dyslexia. This course will include the various purposes of assessment, the psychometric properties of high-quality assessment tools used to identify and support students with dyslexia, and important issues related to test administration. Graduate students will identify effective assessment tools appropriate for use with students with dyslexia, develop informal assessment procedures and plans, and interpret assessment data to design appropriate interventions for students with dyslexia.

SPED 8690 - Dyslexia: Structured Literacy Instruction
This course is designed to address the principles and components of evidence-based literacy interventions for students with dyslexia. This will include the stages of literacy development, the characteristics and challenges of PK-12 students as they develop literacy skills, effective interventions in specific components of literacy, principles of structured literacy, direct instruction, and multisensory instruction, and the issues involved in designing comprehensive literacy interventions and programs for students with dyslexia.

SPED 8760 - Dyslexia: Practicum
This course is designed to integrate the knowledge and theoretical study of dyslexia, including assessment and intervention information, with the application of these components in authentic settings. In this course, students will apply the knowledge of dyslexia, the principles of effective assessment and intervention and implement evidence-based practices for students with dyslexia through a supervised practicum experience.

TED 9180: Literacy Research Seminar
This course will develop advanced degree candidates' understanding and ability to critically examine current literacy research through work with (1) methods of quantitative and qualitative research (2) discussion of historical trends in literacy research, (3) designs, methods and tools of research, and (4) reviewing and critically examining current research studies in literacy. These examinations will be conducted from the perspectives of knowledge about literacy processes, classroom practice, and influence of previous research results. Teacher candidates will apply these issues in an action research project they design.

TED 8470: Teaching the Language Arts
This course is designed to enhance candidates' knowledge of best practices in teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Candidates will learn about research supported appropriate language arts instruction strategies and assessments. This course will inform graduate students as dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens who can meet the challenges of their professions in a changing world.

TED 8610: Teaching of Writing Throughout the Curriculum
This course is designed to enhance candidates' knowledge of best practices in teaching writing. Candidates will learn about research supported appropriate writing instruction strategies and assessments. Candidates will be writing extensively throughout the course as they examine the varied ways writing genres extend throughout the curriculum. This course will inform candidates as dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens who can meet the challenges of their professions in a changing world.

TED 8650 - Children’s Literature and Education
Candidates in this graduate course will explore story, poetry, drama, and informational materials for elementary students with an emphasis on methods for including literature in school curricula with an awareness of diverse children's lives, discourses, and understandings. Examines current issues, recent materials, and the theoretical and research base of this field to develop meaningful and creative learning, literacy, and library experiences for children.

TED 8660 - Young Adult Literature
Candidates in this graduate course will explore story, poetry, drama, and informational materials for elementary students with an emphasis on methods for including literature in school curricula with an awareness of diverse children's lives, discourses, and understandings. Examines current issues, recent materials, and the theoretical and research base of this field to develop meaningful and creative learning, literacy, and library experiences for children.

TED 8720 - Introduction to Instructional Coaching in PK-12 Education
This course examines the prominent coaching models used in PK-12 schools (i.e. teacher-centered coaching, student-centered coaching, cognitive coaching, transformational coaching). Candidates completing this course will be able to: develop an understanding of best practices in coaching, create a common lexicon for the role of an instructional coach, engage in the coaching cycle, and create a personal vision for their work as a coach. Candidates will engage in a field based experience to apply their learning.

TED 8130 - Language, Culture, and Power
This course will focus on the intersection of language, culture, and power in the schools. This seminar will research how each component impacts the students and teachers in the classroom.

TED 8160 - English as a Second Language Strategies for PK-12 Educators
This course is designed to enhance graduate candidates' knowledge of PK-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) pedagogical and assessment strategies that address the needs of English Language Learners (ELs) in content area classrooms. As dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens, graduate candidates will be able to explore evidence-based pedagogical and assessment strategies to use in educational contexts serving ELs.

TED 8210 - The Principles of Multicultural Education
This course will develop practicing teachers` awareness of and skill in meeting the needs of P-12 students with regards to the areas of human understanding, acceptance and value. Candidates will examine existing attitudes towards various minority groups such as racial, ethnic, gender, exceptionality, etc. School materials and attitudes will also be examined in determining the effect they have on PK-12 students.

TED 8180 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
This course includes an introductory analysis of the societal and institutional processes and problems which have bearing upon the education of children in urban settings. In addition, the course will focus on knowledge, skills and dispositions related to instructional strategies and classroom management needed for effective teaching in an urban environment.

TED 8290 - Trauma Informed Education
This course will present approaches to create trauma-informed classrooms which includes definitions and characteristics of trauma and how it impacts children, a brief history of trauma and associated theories/models, and a practice of skills for intervention in the classroom to support students and their families. Topics include applied teaching strategies which describe research-based techniques to support students with a history of trauma, as well as strategies to recognize signs of secondary trauma and burnout, followed by ways to mitigate them using research-based self-care techniques. (Cross-listed with COUN 8440).

TED 8800 - Multicultural Literature for Children and Youth
This is designed as a graduate-level course dealing with utilization of literary materials representing authors and content from multiple perspectives, particularly authors whose cultural and ethnic backgrounds differ from the mainstream.

TED 9200 - Critical Pedagogy: Teaching for Social Justice
This course examines ways in which ideology, power, and culture intersect in P-12 educational settings. Undemocratic, inequitable, and oppressive structures are identified. Possibilities for democratic, equitable transformations are proposed.

TED 8540 - Digital Citizenship
The course explores key concepts of Digital Citizenship pertaining to digital law, digital ethics, digital interaction, digital literacy, and cyber-security. The course addresses an educator's role as technology leader in both policy and practice to establish a responsible and robust digital learning community in P-12 schools.

TED 8550 - Technology for Creative and Critical Thinking
Technology for Creativity and Critical Thinking investigates the use of visual media tools in P-12 digital learning environments. This course provides candidates an opportunity to develop leadership skills and dispositions relevant to advocacy initiatives addressing policy and best practice in the use of technology in P-12 schools. The course encourages educators to critically evaluate and analyze digital tools supporting creativity and critical thinking through research and project development.

TED 8560 - Technology for Diverse Learners
This course will explore categories of diverse learners and how to effectively research and implement assistive technology, software, and tools to enhance their learning opportunities. Candidates will learn how to facilitate the use of instructional technology, pedagogy, and strategies to better meet the needs of diverse learners. With a focus on Universal Design for Learning paired with technology resources, candidates will become proficient in their ability to create learning activities that increase student learning outcomes. Throughout the course, candidates will be challenged as a leader to connect professionally, locally, and nationally to learn and share from professional peers.

TED 8580 - Online Teaching and Learning
Online Teaching and Learning is a course for education professionals that investigates the use of online tools for planning, preparing and assessing student learning in an online teaching and learning environment. The course will prepare candidates to provide leadership for online teaching and learning initiatives within learning organizations. The course encourages education professionals to explore methods of virtual lesson delivery and online assessment through direct instruction, discussion, and project development.

TED 8590 - Teaching and Learning in Digital Environments
This course is an introduction to future-ready information, digital learning environments, and instructional technologies for use with children and youth. Course will cover a diverse array of technical literacies that serve as content and skill goals for today's children and youth in P-12 schools and other learning environments.