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1. Online Session I - Literacy Instruction for Students with Special Needs (EDUC 561) - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - N/A - 10 week online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends Apr 11, 2025)

Location: N/A - 10 week online course

EDUC 561 Mercy University
Course dates 2/3/25-4/11/25
Candidates will develop competencies enabling them to provide appropriate instruction for students experiencing difficulties in acquiring literacy skills. These include students receiving academic intervention services, and those in compensatory and special education programs.
*Please note: 10 hours field work is required for those students planning on matriculating into Mercy University to receive Master's and/or Advanced Certificate in Literacy. These logs serve as a chance for self-reflection, self-assessment, and conversation with others as they examine Literacy practices and issues.

Registration deadline is 1/29/25 and course runs 10 weeks. Participants should log in daily to review and check assignments.

Required Text(s): Reading Problems: Assessment and Teaching Strategies, 7th ed.; ISBN #9780132837804

**$30 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

IMPORTANT:
Students are not eligible to register for a Mercy sponsored course through NYSUT ELT or UFT if:

-they have already completed 15 Mercy University credits through NYSUT ELT or UFT,
-they are currently matriculated into a Mercy University degree or Advanced Certificate Program,
-they are on a financial hold with Mercy University, or
-they were academically dismissed by Mercy University.
ELT is not responsible for reimbursement of tuition for students who register for any Mercy courses if they meet any of the above criteria.

2. Online Session II - Literacy Instruction for Students with Special Needs (EDUC 561) - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - N/A - 10 week online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 9, 2025)

Location: N/A - 10 week online course

EDUC 561 Mercy University
Course dates 3/3/25-5/9/25
Candidates will develop competencies enabling them to provide appropriate instruction for students experiencing difficulties in acquiring literacy skills. These include students receiving academic intervention services, and those in compensatory and special education programs.
*Please note: 10 hours field work is required for those students planning on matriculating into Mercy University to receive Master's and/or Advanced Certificate in Literacy. These logs serve as a chance for self-reflection, self-assessment, and conversation with others as they examine Literacy practices and issues.

Registration deadline is 2/26/25 and course runs 10 weeks. Participants should log in daily to review and check assignments.

Required Text(s): Reading Problems: Assessment and Teaching Strategies, 7th ed.; ISBN #9780132837804

**$30 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

IMPORTANT:
Students are not eligible to register for a Mercy sponsored course through NYSUT ELT or UFT if:

-they have already completed 15 Mercy University credits through NYSUT ELT or UFT,
-they are currently matriculated into a Mercy University degree or Advanced Certificate Program,
-they are on a financial hold with Mercy University, or
-they were academically dismissed by Mercy University.
ELT is not responsible for reimbursement of tuition for students who register for any Mercy courses if they meet any of the above criteria.