To receive an endorsement to teach reading, a person must:

1.   Hold a valid elementary, middle school or junior high, secondary or special teaching license, excluding Business and Industry and Special Qualifications; and

2.   Have at least 16 semester credits in reading to include each of the following areas:

A.   Foundations of reading;

B.   Elementary methods and materials;

C.   Secondary methods and materials;

D.   Diagnosis of reading disabilities; and

E.   A practicum in reading.