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Reading Teacher Certificate (DPI 1316)

Who is this for? 
Teachers with a bachelor's degree in an education field who are interested in teaching reading for more than one class per day, to teach in a Title 1 reading program, or to teach in a reading recovery program (if not part of a self-contained classroom).

  • 18 credits  
  • Three academic terms (fall, spring and summer)  
  • Two classes per term  

You will earn:

  • Reading teacher certificate for WI DPI's Reading Teacher (DPI 1316) License  

Program requirements about Reading Teacher Certificate (DPI 1316)

Reading Teacher Certificate (DPI 1316) + MSED

Who is this for?  
Teachers with a bachelor's degree in an education field who are interested in teaching reading for more than one class per day, to teach in a Title 1 reading program, or to teach in a reading recovery program (if not part of a self-contained classroom).

  • 30 credits  
  • Five academic terms (fall, spring and summer)
  • Two classes per term  

You will earn:

  • Reading Teacher Certificate for WI DPI's Reading Teacher (DPI 1316) License, and
  • Masters of Science in Education (MSED)

Program requirements about Reading Teacher Certificate (DPI 1316) + MSED

Reading Teacher (DPI 1316) + MSED + Reading Specialist (DPI 5017) - MSED

Who is this for?
Teachers with a bachelor's degree in an education field interested in teaching reading for more than one class per day, to teach in a Title 1 reading program, or to teach in a reading recovery program (if not part of a self-contained classroom) or interested in administrative roles. 

  • 36 credits 
  • Six academic terms (fall, spring and summer)
  • Two classes per term

You will earn:

  • Reading Teacher Certificate for WI DPI's Reading Teacher (DPI 1316) License 
  • Masters of Science in Education (MSED), and 
  • Reading Specialist Certificate for WI DPI's Administrative Reading Specialist (DPI 5017)

Program requirements about Reading Teacher (DPI 1316) + MSED + Reading Specialist (DPI 5017) - MSED

Reading Specialist Add on Certificate (DPI 5017) – ONLY

Who is this for?
Teachers or administrators who hold a Reading Teacher 1316 License (or eligible to hold) and have earned a master's degree in an education field with reading or literacy emphasis. 

  • Six credits  
  • One academic term (fall, spring and summer)
  • Two classes 

You will earn:

  • Reading Specialist Certificate for WI DPI's Administrative Reading Specialist (DPI 5017)

Program requirements about Reading Specialist Add on Certificate (DPI 5017) – ONLY