fall courses for Penn State's Online Family Literacy Certificate

Penn State Family Literacy Certificate

Fall 2017 Online Course Offerings (Aug. 21-Dec. 8, 2017)

Register NOW for Introduction to Family Literacy & Early Literacy Development!

Introduction to Family Literacy (https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/family-literacy-certificate-1/adted-456-introduction-to-family-literacy) and Early Literacy Development (https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/family-literacy-certificate-1/adted-458-early-literacy-development) were each developed to enhance the skills and credentials in a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to literacy instruction. These courses are intended for early childhood educators; elementary and middle school teachers; counselors; parents of home school children; family literacy teachers, staff and administrators; family service professionals; reading specialists; librarians; and adult educators. The Certificate is coordinated by the Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy at Penn State.

Key features of PSU’s 12-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Family Literacy:

• Offered online through Penn State’s nationally recognized World Campus.

• 3-credit post-baccalaureate courses.

• Helps professionals gain high quality, research-based knowledge about family literacy.

• Act 48 approved provider for PA educators; may count toward professional development hours.

• Use credits toward electives for other World Campus online programs, including master of education programs in adult education and curriculum and instruction.

Introduction to Family Literacy (ADTED 456) explores the concept of family literacy and how it contributes to the literacy growth of the parent (caregiver), children, and other family members. The course addresses serving diverse and vulnerable families, models of family literacy, the key components of family literacy (adult, early childhood, and parent education; interactive literacy), the role of case management and family support, professional development and program improvement, and advocacy.

Early Literacy Development (ADTED 458) focuses on young children’s language and literacy development, including ways that parents and staff support this development using research related to children’s learning.

To learn more about applying for the Certificate, contact World Campus admissions at 800-252-3592. For information about the Certificate, contact Beth Grinder at elg6@psu.edu or 717-432-3498 or link to http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/family-literacy-certificate/overview

Student Testimonial: "This course has given me a new perspective on how, as an educator, I need to be more attentive to the needs of the family, not just my students. There were so many aspects of literacy and language development that I had no idea how to teach or foster prior to this course."