Results From A National Survey of State Literacy Policy and Local Practices for the Preparation, Certification and Development of Literacy Professionals

Session Submission Type: Alternative Format Session

Abstract

The purpose of this alternative session is to share and discuss results from a national survey of state legislation related to the preparation, certification and development of literacy professionals in K-12 schools. This survey was developed in response to calls from Literacy Research Association (LRA) members to coordinate efforts at generating a state-by-state comparison of policies and practices related to literacy teaching in order to inform research and advocacy efforts nationwide.

Content Area

• Area 4: Literacy Assessment, Evaluation, and Public Policy

Presenters

• Danielle V. Dennis, University of South Florida

• Anne McGill-Franzen, University of Tennessee

• George G. Hruby, University of Kentucky

• Rita Bean, University of Pittsburgh

• Kathy Champeau, Wisconsin State Reading Association

• Diane Stephens, University of South Carolina

Individual Presentations

• Results From A National Survey of State Literacy Policy and Local Practices for the Preparation, Certification and Development of Literacy Professionals - Rachael Gabriel, University of Connecticut; Danielle V. Dennis, University of South Florida; Anne McGill-Franzen, University of Tennessee