Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Literacy Leadership in Diverse Schools [K 12 Reading Specialist] in Fairfax United States | George Mason University

This Master of Education program is tailored for teachers who have a minimum of one year of classroom experience and aspire to become reading specialists or literacy leaders. Participants will acquire comprehensive knowledge about literacy progression, explore research-backed literacy studies and proven teaching and evaluation methods, cultivate leadership abilities in literacy education, and equip themselves to significantly impact the reading and writing skills of students from diverse backgrounds. Alumni from this program pursue careers in various educational environments. While some opt to continue teaching while implementing their new expertise to enhance student literacy, others transition into leadership roles such as:

reading specialists
literacy or instructional coaches
reading interventionists
reading instructors
private literacy educators
facilitators of literacy-focused professional training