How many clinical hours are required, and can I complete them outside of the standard school day?
There are varying hours required for each of the reading programs. The Reading Endorsement requires a minimum of 65 clinical hours with experiences focused in one’s current level of certification. This includes an intensive and extensive practicum in which the candidate will assess the needs of a student and carry out supportive tutoring. The Reading Specialist program requires a minimum of 150 clinical hours with experiences across grades Pre-K to 12. This includes three intensive and extensive practicum experiences in which the candidate participates in assessment, developing case reports, planning instruction and carrying out instruction.
