Spalding is now offering two different SCT options.

Option 1:

Spalding Certified Teacher with RF and ESWR endorsement (SCT)

This certification starts the candidate on the path to becoming a Spalding Certified Teacher Instructor (SCTI – RF & ESWR endorsed). Upon completion of the SCTI – RF & ESWR  requirements, the SCTI will be eligible to teach both the Reading Foundations (RF) and Effective Strategies for Writing and Reading (ESWR) courses. This option meets the SCT requirement for Spalding accredited schools or schools pursuing accreditation.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • Completion of Reading Foundations with a grade of “A”

  • A minimum of two years implementing The Writing Road to Reading program

  • Completion of Effective Strategies for Writing and Reading with a grade of “A”

 

Option 2:

Spalding Certified Teacher with Reading Foundations endorsement (SCT – RF Endorsed)

This certification starts the candidate on the path to becoming a Spalding Certified Teacher Instructor (SCTI – RF endorsed). Upon completion of the SCTI – RF requirements, the SCTI will be eligible to only teach the Reading Foundations (RF) course. This option DOES NOT meet the SCT requirement for Spalding accredited schools or schools pursuing accreditation.

 Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • Completion of Reading Foundations with a grade of “A”

  • A minimum of two years implementing The Writing Road to Reading program

Observations

Demonstrate proficient Spalding instruction in a public/private school or clinic for a minimum of 3 hours (five demos) during one school year. Demos 1-4 are recorded and submitted for feedback. The feedback is required to be implemented in subsequent demos. Demo 5 is an onsite observation.

In order to progress to the next demo, the demo requirements must be implemented with the percentage accuracy described under Demo Expectations.

  • If requirements are not met, the candidate will be asked to resubmit the demo. The candidate may only resubmit one time during this process.

  • If any other demos do not meet Demo Expectations, the candidate will not continue the certification process and payment will be forfeited.

  • The candidate may reapply for certification the following school year.  

Options 1 & 2 Observation Cohorts

Three cohorts are available this school year. Each cohort has limited spots available and will be assigned in order of application. Candidates must submit demos by the specified deadline. Failure to meet a deadline will result in the removal from the cohort and payment will be forfeited. The candidate may reapply for certification the following school year. 

Payment

 $500.00 plus travel fees for onsite demo 5

Certification fee is due with demo 1 submittal.

 Payment will be forfeited if:

  • the candidate’s demo does not meet the Demo Expectations for a second time.

  • the candidate fails to meet cohort deadlines.

 

Maintaining Certification

  • Complete a minimum of 10 clock hours of Spalding-approved continuing education during each year

  • Teach The Writing Road to Reading in an educational setting

  • Send recertification fee at the beginning of each year

  • Notify Spalding of changes in name, address, phone, position, or email in a timely manner

 

Please email certification@spalding.org with any questions regarding certification.