The certificate program in reading instruction for special education (RISE) provides advanced training in effective reading instruction for teachers of upper elementary and secondary students with special learning needs. View the program curriculum.
Penn State Can Help You
In the RISE certificate program, you can:
- learn instructional strategies for teaching reading to special education students
- take courses via video from caring faculty who are nationally recognized in their field
- network with colleagues at PaTTAN's Summer Institute
- earn graduate credits and meet various certification requirements, including Pennsylvania Act 48 hours and Bridge requirements
Gain a Quality Education
Since its founding in 1855, Penn State has established itself as one of the nation's most respected universities. Penn State is also a pioneer in distance education, with a support system designed specifically for students who are geographically removed from campus.
Penn State's College of Education regularly ranks among the nation's best graduate schools, according to U.S. News & World Report, and this online program is taught by the same nationally recognized faculty. Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Penn State is an Act 48-approved provider for Pennsylvania educators.
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