Reading and Literacy: Inclusive Teaching (On Campus and Online)

This program begins in the fall.

The fall application is currently open.

Application Deadlines

• Applications are reviewed in rounds to ensure you receive a timely decision.
• You will have five business days after the application deadlines to finish providing any missing required materials. Incomplete applications will be moved to the next round for consideration.
• In some cases, applications submitted after the final deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
• We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. This guarantees the most timely admissions decision and the broadest consideration for scholarships and financial aid.

Fall

Admissions Criteria

In addition to meeting other admissions requirements, to be eligible for admission to the Reading & Literacy: Inclusive Teaching program you must:

• Hold a valid New York State teaching certification in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 or Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2, or Students with Disabilities in any age band.

Please review How to Apply for full details on the application process, admissions criteria, and application requirements.

Tuition

At Bank Street, tuition is charged per credit. The Reading & Literacy: Inclusive Teaching program requires 30 credits for completion. Read more on our  Tuition page

Financial Aid

The majority of Bank Street students receive some type of financial aid. We strongly recommend applying early and submitting your FAFSA at the time you apply for the broadest consideration for scholarships and financial aid. Read more on our Financial Aid page

Technology Requirements

Students enrolling in the online options must secure access to the following required technology for all online courses:

• A personal computer with:
  • Broadband Internet access
  • Speakers, microphone, and camera
  • Headphones, if participating from a public or shared space
  • An updated version of the Chrome or Firefox browser and a free Zoom account
• For Supervised Fieldwork: A recording device (such as a smartphone, laptop, iPad, or camcorder) suitable for use in classrooms

These are required components of your program. It is your responsibility to ensure you have access to each item on this list. Bank Street does not provide or lend access to these devices and platforms.

Our Approach

Our curriculum centers on active, inquiry-driven learning that mirrors how children learn best—through exploration, collaboration, and reflection. We engage you in rigorous study of educational theory, human development, and inclusive practice while you apply that learning immediately in classroom settings. Through rich dialogue, purposeful assignments, and collaborative projects, you will refine your ability to think critically, teach responsively, and support diverse learners. By the end of the program, you will have deepened your professional judgment, strengthened your reflective capacities, and grown as an educator ready to lead and innovate.

Time Commitment

Some classes are conducted online, while others take place on campus. Online courses typically meet once per week for a live, synchronous session from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET. Occasionally, a live session may be replaced with asynchronous coursework, which you can complete on your own schedule as long as you meet the posted deadlines.

On-campus courses typically meet once per week, either from 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM ET or from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET. Classes are not scheduled on Fridays. Students should plan to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to program-related study and activities.

Course Plan

First Fall (6 credits) 

• EDUC 858 Teaching Writing Across the Grades (3 credits)
• EDUC 564 Literature and Emergent Literacy in the Primary Grades (3 credits)

First Spring (6 credits) 

• EDUC 577 Approaches to Teaching Decoding to Diverse Learners (3 credits)
• EDUC 566 Teaching Comprehension Through Literature in the Upper Elementary and Secondary Grades (3 credits)

Summer 1 (3 credits)

• EDUC 860 Assessment and Instruction in Teaching Literacy to Children with Language and Learning Disabilities (3 credits)

Summer 2 (3 credits)

• EDUC 874 Clinical Teaching Summer Practicum in Assessment and Instruction (3 credits)

Second Fall (6 credits)

• EDUC 562 Teaching Literacy Across the Content Areas in All Grades (3 credits)
• EDUC 875 Clinical Teaching Practicum in Teaching Literacy Across the Content Areas (3 credits)

Second Spring (6 credits)

• EDUC 876 Integrated Master’s Project Seminar and Advisement (3 credits)
• EDUC 862 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation of Children with Disabilities (3 credits)

Learning Through Experience and Reflection

Your fieldwork will occur in the context of two course experiences in the summer and spring, and will support you in applying what you are learning about literacy development to clinical work with children.  During the summer placement, you will get support from a faculty member who will observe your practice with children and provide individualized coaching.

Working teachers and assistants (in approved settings) may use their own classrooms for their spring fieldwork setting. Candidates can also be placed by Bank Street as student teachers with experienced teacher mentors. Bank Street organizes the summer student teaching placements, during which you will get support from a faculty member who will observe your practice with children and provide individualized coaching.

Advisement and Mentorship

Throughout the program, you will have many observations and follow-up conversations where your advisor provides individualized guidance, modeling, and support while conferring with you about your practice and experiences in the field. This sustained mentorship helps you navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and deepen your understanding of child-centered, equitable teaching while developing practical skills, professional confidence, and the ability to advocate for all children while addressing their individualized needs in collaborative, inclusive settings.