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This legislation requires in-service teachers to take either one (R2S Literacy Requirement) or four (R2S Literacy Teacher Endorsement) additional classes focused on literacy, depending on your area of specialization (see below for specifics).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-take-read-to-succeed-coursework-at-the-citadel\"><strong>Why take Read to Succeed coursework at The Citadel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reputation<\/strong>\u2014The Citadel is the <strong>only Lowcountry institution to offer the M.Ed. in Literacy Education<\/strong>. Our literacy education programs are nationally recognized by the International Literacy Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>\u2014Courses are offered<strong> online in a sync\/async format<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zoom weeks meet for 1.5 hours (5:30-7:00 pm) and alternate with asynchronous weeks, meaning you can do your coursework on your schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Growth<\/strong>\u2014The Citadel offers unparalleled professional networking opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Degree and Certificate Options<\/strong>\u2014All R2S coursework can be transferred to The Citadel\u2019s M.Ed. in Literacy Education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-r2s-literacy-teacher-endorsement\"><strong>What is the R2S Literacy Teacher Endorsement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A four-course sequence, which must be added onto your initial certification, per SCDOE (Act 114 of 2024):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EDUC 588: Foundations in Literacy Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDUC 592: Teaching Language and Literacy across the Content Areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDUC 608: Literacy in the Earliest Years: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Handwriting, and Orthography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EDUC 591: Practicum in Literacy Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should take these courses?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All certified teachers &nbsp;in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early Childhood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elementary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESOL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montessori&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elementary Administrators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.citadel.edu\/\">Academic Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-r2s-requirement\">What is the R2S Requirement? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A one-course sequence, which can be added onto your initial certification, per SCDOE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EDUC 592: Teaching Language and Literacy across the Content Areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who can take these courses?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All certified teachers&nbsp;in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Middle and high school teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career and technology teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library media specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School psychologists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech therapists\/pathologists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance counselors (elementary and secondary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-apply\"><strong>How do I apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To take the courses for <strong>R2S Literacy Teacher endorsement or for the R2S Requirement<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply<\/a>\u00a0as a non-degree seeking student through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citadel Graduate College<\/a>\u00a0and supply an official transcript reflecting highest degree conferred from a regionally accredited college or university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To take courses for the <strong>Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply<\/a>\u00a0to the certificate program through the Citadel Graduate College. Supply an official transcript reflecting highest degree conferred from a regionally accredited college or university and a valid teaching certificate issued by South Carolina or another state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To take courses for the <strong>Master of Education in Literacy Education<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply<\/a>\u00a0to the master\u2019s program through the Citadel Graduate College. Supply an official transcript reflecting highest degree conferred from a regionally accredited college or university and a valid teaching certificate issued by South Carolina or another state. Applicants are expected to have a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average. For additional program information see\u00a0<a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/literacy-education\/graduate-programs\/med-literacy-education\/\">M.Ed. in Literacy Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-do-i-contact-for-more-information\"><strong>Who do I contact for more information?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/literacy-education\/faculty-staff\/britnie-kane\/\">Dr. Britnie Delinger Kane<\/a><br>Associate Professor of Literacy Education<br>Coordinator, Literacy Division<br>Director, Center for Literacy Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:britnie.kane@citadel.edu\">britnie.kane@citadel.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:schoolofeducation@citadel.edu\">schoolofeducation@citadel.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the SC Read to Succeed Law? 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