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Resources

• College of Education
  • Educational Technology Resource Center (ETRC):
    A computer lab and technical support.
  • Office of Teacher Certification and Admission Services:
    This office deals with Master Reading Teacher testing and certification.
  • Facebook Page:
    Our College of Education Facebook page.
  • Reading in the Borderlands:
    This is the semi-official blog of the UTPA graduate reading program. It is used for program announcements and literacy-related information.
• UTPA
  • Office of Graduate Studies:
    Get information about UTPA graduate policies and apply online.
  • Graduate Catalog:
    Program overviews, graduate policies, and course descriptions.
  • Library:
    Library catalog and information; access to educational databases.
  • Campus Map:
    How to get around UTPA.
  • Parking and Transportation Information:
    Parking guidelines and how to get a parking permit
• Standards
  • Texas Master Reading Teacher Standards:
    The state standards for MRTs.
  • IRA Standards for Reading Professionals:
    The International Reading Association developed this set of standards for reading professionals.
  • IRA/NCTE English Language Arts Standards:
    The International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English collaborated on this set of standards for student learning in reading and language arts.
  • Standards for Middle and High School Literacy Coaches:
    Several professional organizations collaborated to develop these standards for reading specialists/literacy coaches in the upper grades.
  • Common Core State Standards Initiative:
    This federal effort is developing national standards in the major academic subjects, including English language arts.
• Professional Organizations
  • National Council of Teachers of English:
    This is one of the largest organizations in the United States devoted to helping reading, writing, and literacy teachers at all levels.
  • International Reading Association:
    This organization supports professional development and research related to the teaching of reading around the world.
  • National Staff Development Council:
    This organization focuses on professional development and mentoring.
  • Literacy Research Association:
    This organization disseminates new knowledge and research in literacy related fields.
  • Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts:
    The Texas affiliate of NCTE.
  • Center for Applied Linguistics:
    Information and tools related to language and culture.
• Other Resources
  • Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse:
    This website collects information and resources for reading specialists/literacy coaches.
  • Purdue Online Writing Lab:
    This website has extensive resources to support academic writing, including information on plagiarism, APA citations, and writing style.
  • MRT Exam Preparation Manual:
    Information and practice questions for the MRT Exam.
  • Texas Education Association:
    The state agency in charge of public education in Texas.