The Illinois State University Reading Recovery Teacher Training Site provides initial training and ongoing professional development support.

Become a Reading Recovery teacher

To become a Reading Recovery teacher, an individual needs to work for a school district which currently implements Reading Recovery or would like to in the near future. The school district selects a teacher(s) for the Reading Recovery teaching position(s) and required training. The school district completes the application process with the ISU Reading Recovery Site and pays for training costs. Individuals do not pursue or pay for Reading Recovery training.

Teachers, who will become trained in Reading Recovery, should:

• have at least three years teaching experience with primary-age children
• demonstrate evidence of adaptability and problem solving
• be willing to learn, acquire, and apply new skills and knowledge
• have the potential of being a literacy leader in his or her school
• show evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues
• make application for training voluntarily