Links & Resources

• Graduate Office
  Get information about UTPA graduate policies and apply online here.
• Graduate School Thesis Information
  Information about the thesis process.
• Graduate Catalog
  Program overviews, graduate policies, and course descriptions.
• Office of Teacher Certification and Admission Services
  This office deals with MRT testing and certification.
• Financial Aid
  Information about scholarships, grants, and loans.
• 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

• Texas Reading Specialist Standards
  The state standards for Reading Specialists and the TExES test framework
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Reading Specialist TExES Preparation Manual