In the News: McDaniel's Summer Reading Clinic
Graduate students in Reading Specialist program help emerging readers at Mechanicsville Elementary.
Baltimore Sun article * Carroll County Times article

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“Throughout the program, I learned how to carefully analyze students’ reading behaviors, identify strengths and needs, and develop interventions using research based best practices."

--Katie Ries
Elementary Reading Specialist
Carroll County Public Schools
& McDaniel Graduate

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McDaniel College’s Graduate Program for Reading Specialists is designed to create contemporary leaders in literacy education.  The program offers a comprehensive approach to reading instruction and incorporates current research, theoretical perspectives, informed practice, and thoughtful reflection.  Candidates implement a repertoire of assessment procedures and instructional techniques across multiple grade levels to address the needs of diverse learners. In addition, our graduate candidates become an important part of a collaborative professional network.

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Program Features

• Meets International Reading Association standards as a nationally recognized program for the preparation of Reading Specialists.
• Presents unique opportunities to apply theory and research through practicum experiences and performance outcomes.
• Empowers candidates to become life-long learners and reflective practitioners. 
• Fosters close working relationships with knowledgeable faculty.
• Offers a professional and personalized educational experience in a three-phase program.