The UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education's Teacher Education Program has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its preparation of future elementary teachers in the science of reading. - The program covers all five core components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- It avoids teaching any instructional practices that research shows are ineffective. - The recognition aligns with the program's full certification under California's SB 488.
The A+ grade highlights UCSB's commitment to evidence-based literacy instruction, ensuring teacher candidates are ready to foster strong reading skills and a love of literacy in students.