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SC “Read to Succeed” Literacy Courses

Read to Succeed legislation requires that all K-5 teachers complete the Endorsement for R2S Teacher. One pathway to this endorsement is by taking four graduate courses from the options listed below. All middle and high school teachers can meet the R2S requirement by taking R2S Content Reading and Writing for Middle and High School Teachers. Whether you are a district interested in contracting with Converse or an individual teacher looking for affordable online literacy courses, Converse is a natural fit for literacy teacher education.

Why Converse?

  • Statewide reputation for quality teacher education
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  • Literacy offerings include courses, add-on certifications for Literacy Teacher, Literacy Coach and an EdS in Literacy.
  • Statewide reputation for quality teacher education
  • History of partnership with the South Carolina Department of Education for literacy training
  • Literacy offerings include courses, add-on certifications for Literacy Teacher, Literacy Coach and an EdS in Literacy.
  • For Districts

    • Courses brought to your schools
    • Acclaimed literacy curriculum
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  • Courses brought to your schools
  • Acclaimed literacy curriculum
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  • Cost: Contact us for pricing

    Contact: 864.596.9220


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    • Convenient online courses for men and women
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  • Convenient online courses for men and women
  • Experienced, engaged faculty
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  • Cost: $425 per credit hour for online courses

    Contact: 864.596.9404


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    R2S Teacher (K-5)

    • R2S Foundations in Reading (EDU612)
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    • R2S Content Reading and Writing for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers (EDU618)

    R2S Requirement (Middle and High School Teachers)

    • R2S Content Reading and Writing for Middle and High School Teachers (EDU525)

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