EDSP521

Examines research-based instructional approaches to reading and language arts grounded in the science of reading and informed by inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogies that support all students in today's classrooms, including English learners and students with disabilities and other learning needs. Topics include, but are not limited to, emergent and early literacy, foundational literacy skills, meaning-making, language development, effective communication, California Dyslexia Guidelines, assessing and monitoring literacy progress, and planning and implementing effective instruction and literacy interventions.