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Reading Endorsement (PK-12)

The reading endorsement is for teachers who want to specialize in reading instruction. This professional development program uses graduate-level courses to train teachers to be highly qualified educators of reading for grades K-12. 

Requirements 

Prerequisites

Ohio teaching license or certificate

Licensure Disclosure 

Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground. 

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