Reading is an important and fundamental skill. When you get a Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC), you'll become an effective leader in the field of literacy.
Why Get the RLLSC?
After you've obtained a valid teaching credential, you may be interested in exploring how to make an impact on student literacy.
Students who earn RLLSC are experts and effective leaders for California's multicultural population. When you complete the program, you'll be able to offer specialized services in literacy from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 and in classes organized for adults.
Why Get Your RLLSC at CSUN?
A Large Program
CSUN has one of the largest public university education credentialing programs in the state of California.
We are one of only eleven institutions of higher education in California that offer this specialized credential in Reading and Literacy.
Foundation of Knowledge and Research
At CSUN, we've built our programs on knowledge derived from sound theories and rigorous research. You'll be encouraged to take time for reflection, problem-solving and collaboration. Our ongoing research is paired with continuous support for you, your schools, and your communities.
Multicultural Focus
Our nation is home to multicultural school populations. This means CSUN focuses on preparing you for success in diverse settings. By emphasizing data-based assessments, counseling, consultation, prevention and intervention with a sociological perspective, you'll be equipped to develop accepting and effective learning environments for your students.
What You'll Learn
When you have your RLLSC, you'll be authorized to conduct reading assessment services in public schools. You'll be a literacy leader and may provide mentor services, staff development, and other literacy services.
At the end of this program, you'll be able to:
- Provide direct reading intervention to students.
- Adapt instructional routines and strategies to provide direct specialized reading instruction to students with severe reading difficulties, including monitoring and adjusting intervention instruction.
- Coordinate adoption and facilitate implementation of adopted literacy curricula, including training to teachers.
- Select and administer reading and literacy assessments.
- Interpret results to determine student growth and identification of struggling students.
- Select interventions, communicate results, and provide guidance and coaching to teachers.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive literacy plan.
- Support students’ literacy development.
- Inform and train teachers in literacy skills.
- Evaluate literacy practices and report findings.
- Guide teachers and administrators in collaborative efforts to design, implement, and evaluate local, state and/or federal programs.
- Plan and conduct staff development.
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a credential student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC) Program.
- Apply to both the university and the specific credential program of interest.
Learn more about applying for a credential program at CSUN.