Literacy Education
USM’s Literacy, Language, and Culture Program is committed to promoting 21st century literacy, multilingualism, and multiculturalism locally and globally. Educators, school administrators, international teachers are encouraged to apply. Learn more about Literacy Education.
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Literacy Programs are Ideal for...
Professionals who are interested in literacy education, including teachers, educational technicians, adult educators, and school administrators.
Summer Practicum Experience
Master's level students complete their required literacy practicum by tutoring local children during the summer, 100% coordinated by the Literacy department!
Young Author Camps Summer 2018
The Southern Maine Writing Project is hosting five camps this summer in Gorham, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Portland, and Wiscasset. Sign up soon as space is limited!
Scholastic Writing Awards of Maine
The Southern Maine Writing Project, in conjunction with the Literacy, Language and Culture Program, was the host of the 2018 Scholastic Writing Awards of Maine.
News
Annual Assessment Literacy Conference draws hundreds of Maine teachers
Southern Maine Writing Project Will Not Run Summer/Fall Writing Institute
Gigi McAllister, CAS in Literacy Student and Part-time Faculty, Earns National Board Certification
Media highlights USM’s Laura Stevens, winner of the Presidential STEM award
Professor Andrea Stairs-Davenport completed the Read to Me Challenge!
USM Faculty, Current Students & Recent Graduates Present at 2015 Northern New England TESOL Conference
Andrew Rowe Receives Grant Award for Middle School Classroom