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I N S I D E T H I S
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Graduate Reading Education
PrograM S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 V O L U M E 1 1 , I S S U E 1
REED Accomplish-
ments continued
2
New GA Feature 2
TESOL Conference
Resources
3
GSA Conference
Resources &
Study Abroad in China
4
Portfolio Require-
ments & Permit Lists 5
Facebook Page & COE
Scholarships
6
Recent REED
Graduates
7
Graduation Require-
ments & Registration
7
Winter & Spring 2018
Campus Schedule
8
Spring 2018 Cohort
Schedule &
Requirement Check
9
REED Contact
Information 10
International Literacy
Association &
Donations
10
REED Accomplishments ! Acknowledging our Achievements!
Recipients of the 2017 NCTE Award
REED’s Michelle Doyle and Jenna Loomis along with Elizabeth Soper,
Laura Fuhrman and Robbie Stout were part of a research team that
was recently honored as the recipi-ents of the 2017 Donald H. Graves
Award for Excellence in the Teach-
ing of Writing! The team, lead by Towson University’s Prisca and Ray
Martens, will be awarded during the National Council of Teachers of Eng-
lish (NCTE) Annual Convention in St. Louis, Missouri in November. The team has the honor of presenting
their research findings at the conference. Congratulations to the team,
and best of luck presenting at the conference!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Reading Education Program at Towson University
In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, the Reading Educa-tion Program’s faculty presented at the 2017 SoMIRAC Confer-ence. Faculty members included Gilda Martinez-Alba, Shelly Hug-gins, Steve Mogge, Alyssa Zumpa-no, and Barbara Laster. Click on the picture to see the YouTube vid-eo shared during their presentation about the clinic.
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Megan Arnold is the newest Reading Education Program Grad-
uate Assistant who is currently enrolled in Towson’s Speech Language
Pathology Graduate Program. In spring of 2017, Megan graduated Tow-
son University with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
and Audiology.
In her free time, Megan enjoys eating, painting, baking, gardening,
swimming, and playing outside with her dog. She also loves traveling
and spending time with her family and friends. She was born and raised
in the Baltimore area, and currently resides in Ruxton. Megan is eager
to work within the Reading Education Program and looks forward to
helping faculty, staff, and students throughout the year.
Monica Cortada
Monica was the World-class Instructional Design
and Assessment (WIDA) Featured Teacher for the
month of August. Congratulations on this great
achievement Monica!
Visit https://www.wida.us/ProfessionalDev/EducatorResources/
FeaturedEducators/Aug2017MonicaCortada.aspx for the full
interview!
John Noonan
John has been promoted to Assistant
Principal from being a Classroom teacher
at Shady Spring Elementary School. Con-
gratulations and best of luck at your new
position!
“Of course, the knowledge gained
through the reading program at TU was a
tremendous asset!”
Lizabeth Kurtz
Lizzie (Alumni) presented at the SoMirac
Reading Conference in March 2017 in collab-
oration with Dr. Martinez-Alba, Dr. Guerrero,
and Monica Cortada on their book, Wordless
Books: So Much to Say. Congratulations on
this great accomplishment!
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Maryland TESOL
is a professional, non-profit association dedicated to the improvement and ad-
vancement of teaching English to speakers of other languages. This year, the
keynote speaker is Andrea DeCapua, Ed.D. who will discuss how to address the
needs of students with limited formal education through Culturally Responsive
Teaching.
Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Edu-
cation (SLIFE) often struggle at school. They need
to develop language and content knowledge, while also developing literacy skills and the various ways
of learning within the classroom. Andrea DeCapua
suggests the need for culturally responsive instruc-
tion, which asks educators to acquire a level of
awareness of both their own and the students’ cul-
turally derived learning priorities. She presents a
new approach, the Mutually Adaptive Learning Par-
adigm (MALP®). MALP® considers both the priori-
ties of educators and those of SLIFE, allowing these
students to better adapt to the expectations of
school.
Location: Laurel High School,
8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
Time: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Maryland TESOL 37th Annual Conference
Saturday, November 11th, 2017
Register now!
Visit https://www.mdtesol.org/Conferences
for more information
“Reading is a means of thinking with another person's mind; it forces you to stretch your own.” -
Charles Scribner, Jr.
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During the Summer 2018 semester Professor Sarah Liu and Professor Ashley Lu-
cas will be traveling to Beijing, Luoyang, and Xi’an, China exploring education,
ethical and social justice issues!
The trip includes visits to the Great Wall, the
Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Longmen Grottoes, and the Shaolin
Temple!
For more information, contact Professor Sarah Liu ([email protected]) or Professor Ashley
Lucas ([email protected])
Study abroad in China!
ELED 594 students will study how China's
education has been impacted by tradition.
The program includes university visits, guest
lectures, and cultural activities. Students will
learn how tradition and modernity connect
within and between cities.
Planning on Attending or Presenting at a Conference?
S ince 1997, the Graduate Student Association
has allotted a portion of the GSA budget to
help fund students’ research and professional devel-
opment, including: presentation of a paper or project
at a conference, attendance at a conference or pur-
chase of supplies for research project.
Registered graduate students in good academic
standing are eligible to apply for and receive an
award. A student can only receive one travel grant
and one research grant per semester. GSA Award
packets are accepted continuously, so please allow
up to 10 business days for each packet to be re-
viewed.
Applications for GSA grants must include:
GSA Application
Travel Authorization Request
Note: Travel Authorization Request is not
required for non-travel.
This form must be submitted 20 BUSINESS
DAYS prior to your FIRST DAY of traveling.
This additional time should be accounted for
when submitting your packet.
W-9 Form
Estimated itemized budget
Abstract of research/presentation (if applicable)
Brief personal statement detailing how the GSA
award will contribute to your studies
Letter of recommendation from faculty advisor
Agenda/brochure/schedule from conference, if
applicable (these can usually be found on the
homepage of the conference).
For more information and forms please go to:
http://grad.towson.edu/gsc/gsa/
awards.asp
P A G E 5 V O L U M E 1 1 , I S S U E 1
*Family Literacy Project
(or from REED 726)
REED 663:
*Research-based
Instructional Project
*Text Set
REED 665: *Curriculum Case Study
*Curriculum Unit Plan
REED 745 :
*Professional
Development Project
REED 726:
*Reflection Journal
*Parent Workshops
Materials
*Final Case Study
REED 729:
*Seminar Research
Paper & Presentation
Handout
*Portfolio Reflective Essay
ELECTIVES:
*Include one artifact from
each of your three
electives (two REED
electives and one Col-
lege of Education elec-
tive)
**REMEMBER!!!
It is required that stu-
dents create both an
electronic copy and a
hard copy of the Portfo-
lio. The electronic copy
will be kept for our files
(this is generally on a
flash drive). The hard
copy of your portfolio
must be presented at
the Portfolio Gala held
during your REED 729
course. Both copies
must include assign-
ments and rubrics.
REED 601:
*Literacy Autobiography
*Reading Program
Evaluation
REED 609:
*Informal Assessment
Report *Comparison of Test
Results OR Emergent
Literacy Assessment
*Survey of School Literacy
Assessments
REED 621:
*Disabled Reader Paper or
Metacognition Paper
*Conditions that Hinder
Literacy Handouts and
Reflection
*Focused Case Study
Report
REED 626:
*Final Case Report
*Memo to Parents
*Demonstration Lesson
Portfolio Requirements
REED 626 & 726 Permit Lists REED 726 and 729 should be
the final two required courses
students take in the Graduate
Reading Education program.
Students who need only those
two courses before graduation
will be given priority when reg-
istering for those classes. In
order to make sure students
have completed the prerequi-
site courses, and to identify
students who need only REED
726 and REED 729 prior to
graduation, we will continue to
utilize our permit lists. Also,
students who are planning to
take REED 626 are now re-
quired to inform the Graduate
Reading Office of their inten-
tions.
Therefore, we ask students to
let the Graduate Assistants
know when you plan on taking
REED 626, REED 726 and
REED 729. The sooner you
contact the Graduate Assis-
tants the greater your chances
in gaining permission to enroll
in the course.
Contact the Graduate Reading
Education Program GA’s at
410-704-5775 in the Reading
Program office, or via email at
“We read to
know we're not
alone.”
― William
Nicholson
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G R A D U A T E R E A D I N G E D U C A T I O N
Have you found us on Facebook? Join the Graduate Reading Education Program group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/towsonreed/
The following scholarships are available to students in the Graduate Reading Program for
the 2017- 2018 school year:
Audna Elizabeth Thompson Scholarship Endowment (Deadline: January 30th)
Louise Lippy McMahan Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: January 30th)
Dennis E. Hinkle Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: January 30th)
Mary Daniels Taylor Memorial Internship Scholarship (Deadline: January 30th)
Sarah Long Cornthwaite Scholarship (Deadline: January 30th)
50th Reunion Endowed Scholarship (Deadline: January 30th)
You can apply for applicable College of Education scholar-
ships by visiting the “Scholarship Seeker” on the Towson
website: https://inside.towson.edu/scholarshipSeeker/TU-
Scholarships.html
Find out more information about scholarships
through Towson University’s Office of Financial Aid, the Dean’s office in Hawkins
Hall 304, or the Program’s bulletin board.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Stay up-to-date on in-
formation from our
programs, including
requirements and
deadlines
Receive notifications
about upcoming
events, conferences,
and job opportunities!
The Graduate Reading Education
program is increasing the use of
the Facebook group to connect
with students!
Like our page to...
Connect with current
and graduated students
“Books are the quietest and most constant of
friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
― Charles William Eliot
January 15 for
Spring 2017 (May Grad-
uation)
and July 4 for Summer
2017 (August Gradua-
tion).
Note: If you were
"denied" graduation in a
previous term, you must
reapply for the term in
which you will complete
“A great book should leave
you with many experiences,
and slightly exhausted at
the end. You live several
lives while reading.”
― William Styron
your requirements.
Also, you must complete
an application for each
degree/program that
you are completing
(including certificates).
For specific questions
contact the Graduate
School at 410-704-2501
or via email at
You MUST apply for grad-
uation review, even if you
do not intend to partici-
pate in the commence-
ment ceremony. You can
apply for graduation up to
five months in advance
through your Online Ser-
vices account. To begin
the process of graduation
review, you will need to
complete an application by
Register for classes using Towson Online Services. To register, you must be
enrolled at Towson and have a TU ID. Contact the Office of the Registrar/
Registration with questions concerning registration. The office is located in
the Enrollment Services Center, Room 223. The hours of operation are
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. You may also call 410-704-2701 or e-
mail [email protected] with questions.
Winter Registration Begins October 9th
Spring Registration Begins November 6th
Applying for Graduation
Congratulations REED Graduates...
Spring & Summer 2017
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...and best wishes in the future!
Samantha
Brown
Cara
Erinle
Wendy
Graff
Danielle
Gwinn
Alison
Kordonski
Tiffany
Lamont
Christine
Machado
Samantha
Mathis
Candance
Murphy
Lauryn
Reade
Erin
Ruiz
Rachel
Trovato
Julie
Wehrmeister
Alyssa
Falber
Naomi
Fleshman
Rizpah
Forbes
Samantha
Hakes
Eliza
Hillis
Christina
Karpati
Becky
Kerschner
Kelly Ann
Price
Brittany
Sobocinski
Tarah
Tarleton
Kasey
Trudgeon
Caroline
Vogan
Amber
Walker
Nancy
Watts
Ashley
Werner
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Course # Course Name Instructor Day/Time
REED 601 Reading Theory and Practice Mogge Tues 5:00–
7:40
REED 626 Clinical Internship in Reading Hart Smith Tues. 5:00–
7:40
REED 626 Clinical Internship in Reading Huggins Thurs. 5:00–
7:40
REED 663 Strategic Use of Materials Huggins 100% Online
REED 670 Special Topic:
Writing Instruction
McQuitty Mon. 5:00–
7:40
REED 729 Seminar in Reading Maloy Wed. 5:00–
7:40
Course # Course Name Instructor Day/Time
REED 651 Instruction and Assessment for Second
Language Learners
Hart Smith 100% Online
** Check PeopleSoft for
College of Education electives offered
during Winter 2018 !!
Graduate Reading Education Programs Winter 2018 CAMPUS Schedule
Graduate Reading Education Programs Spring 2018 CAMPUS Schedule
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Course # Course Name Instructor Day/Time Location/Dates
REED 726 Advanced Clinic Internship in
Reading
Huggins Tues. 5:00– 7:40 Howard Cohort 5
REED 621 Reading Disabilities Laster Thurs. 4:30– 7:10
Spring 1
Howard Cohort 6
REED 650 Social, Cultural, and Curricular
Contexts, for Second Language
Learners
Mogge Thurs. 4:30– 7:10
Spring 2
Howard Cohort 6
REED 663 Strategic Use of Materials Liebfreund ONLINE Baltimore County
Cohort 4
REED 663 Strategic Use of Materials Huggins ONLINE Baltimore County
Collaborative I
REED 663 Strategic Use of Materials Liebfreund ONLINE Baltimore County
Collaborative II
REED 745 Professional Development in
Reading
Finkelstein Tues. 4:30– 7:10 Harford County 3
REED 729 Seminar in Reading Laster Wed. 5:30-8:30 SMHEC ‘15
REED 665 Reading and Writing in the
Content Areas
Mogge Wed 5:30– 8:00 SMHEC ‘16
Graduate Reading Education Programs Spring 2018 COHORT Schedule
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Did you know there is a way to check the completion of your degree re-
quirements for the M.Ed.?
Log into PeopleSoft
Go to the Main Menu
Click Self Service
Go to Degree Pro-
gress/Graduation
Click My Academic
Requirements
OR
Log into PeopleSoft
Click Home
Search “My Academic
Requirements”
NOTE: This is solely a personal
advising tool. Always check with
your advisor for the final say on
whether or not you are eligible
to graduate!
Check your TU emails regularly
and play close attention to dead-
lines, especially when requesting
permission for classes, confirm-
ing participation in graduate
portfolios, and requesting intern-
ships.
READING EDUCATION FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Gilda Martinez-Alba HH107Q [email protected] 410-404-2480
Dr. Shelly Huggins HH102B [email protected] 410-704-2009
Dr. Barbara Laster HH107H [email protected] 410-704-2556
Dr. Meghan Liebfreund HH107D [email protected] 410-704-4492
Prof. Mary Moreland SMHEC [email protected] 301-737-2500
Dr. Stephen Mogge HH102P [email protected] 410-704-5771
Prof. Alyssa Zumpano SMHEC [email protected] 301-737-2500
READING EDUCATION PROGRAM GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
Alexia Jones HH107I [email protected] 410-704-5775
Megan Arnold HH107I [email protected] 410-704-5775
READING CLINIC GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
Amanda Mooney HH111 [email protected] 410-704-2558
Oge Ozo-Onyali HH111 [email protected] 410-704-2558
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