Overview

Grand Valley's Literacy Coaching Certificate equips educators with the expertise in guiding teachers to improve literacy instruction through collaboration, data-driven practices, and reflective inquiry. Students develop skills in adult learning theory, analyzing student work, designing effective lessons, and leading professional learning communities to foster evidence-based teaching and continuous improvement.

Students explore foundational principles of literacy coaching and apply them through practicum experiences. Coursework begins with a focus on the theoretical and practical foundations of effective coaching. Through three practicum experiences, students gain hands-on expertise in literacy instruction, develop skills as reading and literacy specialists, and build leadership abilities for facilitating professional development.

Together, these experiences prepare educators to guide teachers in implementing evidence-based literacy practices and fostering collaborative learning communities.

Admission Information

All students seeking degree, endorsement, approval, license or certificate change must be formally admitted to graduate study. In addition to university admissions requirements, students must meet the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Admission Criteria.

1. Applicants must hold a current teaching certificate 

2. Applicants must be: (A) Currently enrolled in or graduated from a Literacy master's degree program from an accredited institution (GVSU options: PK-12 Reading Specialist, Elementary Reading, or Secondary Reading); OR (B) Completed LETRS training coursework (2 years equivalent)

College of Education and Community Innovation

gvsu.edu/education/grad
401 Fulton Street West, Building C
(616) 331-6650
[email protected]

Program Director

Elizabeth Stolle, Ph.D.
(616) 331-6242