Structures the culminating experience for students preparing for Reading Specialist Certification. The course requires students to integrate theory, research and application in an in-school practicum setting under the direction of the local school-based reading specialist and the College supervisor. Each intern works directly with three to six identified students. During this experience, interns apply and reflect upon various literacy assessment techniques. Interns plan and implement research based, effective and meaningful remedial plans based on students' strengths and weaknesses. [ 3 credits ]