Reading Endorsement

Target Audience

Obtaining a Reading Endorsement is required for anyone who will need to provide Tier 3 reading interventions, support students who are retained third graders, want to host an intern, or are interested in becoming an Instructional Trainer Coach for Literacy. It is also recommended for all teachers who have text as a part of their courses and would like to enhance the utilization of active reading strategies, strong vocabulary acquisition and engaging all readers with evidence-based writing and discussions.

General Description:

Reading Endorsement course work is based on the science of reading and will prepare teachers to:

effectively teach reading.
diagnose reading issues.
intervene appropriately using research-based strategies.

Pasco County offers an online pathway for teachers to obtain their reading endorsement through these courses:

Competency 1: Foundations of Reading Instruction (60 hours), Course #4885
Competency 2: Application of Evidence-Based Instructional Practices (60 hours), Course #4886
Competency 3: Foundations and Application of Assessment (60 hours), Course #4887
Competency 4: Foundations and Application of Differentiated Instruction (60 hours), Course #4888
Competency 5: Demonstration of Accomplishment (60 hours), Course #4889

Pasco County teachers are also able to take the endorsement courses through the University of Florida’s Literacy Matrix free of charge. Enrollment is continuous throughout the year and teacher can enroll here.