Upcoming Literacy and Coaching Courses
You can take these online courses in literacy teaching or coaching individually, or as part of one of our 2 online graduate certificate programs. We offer an 18-credit graduate certificate program for teachings in Developing Systematic Language and Literacy Expertise and a 12-credit graduate certificate program in Literacy Coaching and Teacher Leader Expertise. Financial aid is available for both certificate programs.
Contact Kelly Adams at kadams@lesley.edu if you have any questions about these courses or certificate programs.
Individual Online Courses
Developing Systematic Language & Literacy Expertise
Required Core Courses (2)
- Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing, and Word Study
Oct. 28–Dec. 22, 2019
EEDUC 6165.80 - Thinking, Talking, and Writing About Texts
Mar. 18–May 12, 2019
EEDUC 6169.80
Electives (choose 4)
- Intentional Teaching in a Writers' Workshop (K-2 or 3–8)
K–2 Course: September 3–October 27, 2019
EEDUC 6176.80
3–8 Course: May 13–Jul. 7, 2019
EEDUC 6185.80 - Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in the Reading/Writing Classroom, Grades K–3
May 13–Jul. 7, 2019
EEDUC 6039.80
Developing Systematic Language & Literacy Expertise
Electives (continued)
- Intentional Teaching in a Readers' Workshop (K–2 or 3–8)
K–2: EEDUC 6180.80, Jul. 8–Sept. 1, 2019
3–8: EEDUC 6168.80, Jul. 8–Sept. 1, 2019 - Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K–2
Jan. 22–Mar. 17, 2019
EEDUC 6047.80 - Guided Reading: Differentiating Literacy Instruction in Grades 3-8
Cancelled, Dates TBD
EEDUC 6045.80 - Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades 3–8
Jan. 22–Mar. 17, 2019
EEDUC 6049.80
Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership
All Required
- Shared Leadership for School Improvement
May. 13–July 7, 2019
EEDUC 6406.80 - Acquiring Coaching and Teacher Leader Expertise
Oct. 28–Dec. 22, 2019
EEDUC 6403.80 - Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching
Jan. 22–Mar. 17, 2019
EEDUC 6404.80 - Building Capacity Through Continuous Professional Learning
Mar. 18–May 12, 2019
EEDUC 6405.80
Costs and Fees
All of our online courses are 8 weeks long and offered for 3 graduate credits.
- Tuition: $650/credit x 3 credits = $1,950
- Fees: $20 registration fee + $30 technology fee + $50 copyright fee = $100
- Total: $2,050/course
Contact Us
Phone, Email & Fax
- Kelly Adams
kadams@lesley.edu
Phone: 617.349.8165
Fax: 617.349.8490 - Inquire about on-site professional development at your school.
Where to Find Us
- Lesley University
University Hall
1815 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140 - Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Mailing Address
- Lesley University
Center for Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
