K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate

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Strengthen Literacy. Expand Your Impact.

The K–6 Structured Literacy Certificate equips educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach literacy through a balance of theory and practice. Grounded in the science of reading and responsive to the needs of Hawai‘i’s keiki, the program prepares you to apply evidence-based strategies in real classroom settings.

Earn your certificate by completing coursework and passing the KPEERI exam, with the option to continue seamlessly into the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership program.

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15 total credit hours

12 months

10-week terms, four terms per year

Terms & Deadlines

Accelerated Fall Term Begins: October 5, 2026
Application Deadline: September 4, 2026

Accelerated Winter Term Begins: January 11, 2027
Application Deadline: December 4, 2026

Accelerated Spring Term Begins: April 12, 2027
Application Deadline: March 5, 2027

Program Details

Upon completion of the K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate program, students will be able to:

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of literacy development and applies evidence-based instructional practices to support foundational reading, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing across developmental stages for K-6 learners.
Design, implement, and evaluate differentiated literacy instruction and interventions that address the diverse needs of students, including multilingual learners and students with dyslexia, using evidence-based decision-making for K-6 learners
Effectively communicate literacy assessment results, instructional practices, and intervention strategies to students, families, and colleagues to promote collaborative, developmentally appropriate literacy support for K-6 learners.

K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate (15 total credit hours)

EDUC 655 Foundational Literacy Instruction
EDUC 657 Effective Writing Instruction
EDUC 658 Literacy Assessment for Student Growth
EDUC 656 Advanced Literacy Strategies
EDNUC 744 Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Capstone
Successful completion of the KPEERI Assessment

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Chaminade University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a nationally recognized agency for accreditation of post-secondary institutions in its area of the United States.

General Admission Requirements

Completed Chaminade application
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S., or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution*
Official college transcripts
Current professional resume
Two (2) references

*See the Graduate Admissions Requirements website for full details on accreditation requirements

Cost of Attendance

Please visit the Graduate Cost of Attendance webpage for tuition rates and fees.

Additional Resources

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership

Earn your MA in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership (MACIL) and K–6 Structured Literacy Certificate concurrently. By integrating the Certificate requirements into the MACIL coursework, you can earn your master’s degree and certificate—100% online in 15 months.

Learn more about the M.A. in Curriculum and Instrcution Leadership program

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction Leadership AND K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate (30 total credit hours)

EDUC 790 Issues of Peace, Justice, and Educational Reform
EDUC 701 Educational Research and Design
EDUC 655 Foundational Literacy Instruction
EDUC 674 Differentiation for Diverse Learners
EDUC 657 Effective Writing Instruction
EDUC 672 Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher Leaders
EDUC 658 Literacy Assessment for Student Growth
EDUC 673 Data-Driven Instructional Leadership
EDUC 656 Advanced Literacy Strategies
EDUC 774 Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Capstone
Successful completion of the KPEERI Assessment

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For MACIL program and Certificate questions, please contact Christopher Padesky, PhD, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Leadership at [email protected].

For admissions questions, please contact Admissions at [email protected] or (808) 739-8524.