(1) The program requires that successful candidates:

(a) demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction, including:

(i) knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based reading research and histories of reading;

(ii) knowledge of a philosophy of reading instruction which recognizes the importance of teaching reading and writing as processes;

(iii) knowledge of reading components (e.g., phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and motivation), and how these are integrated in fluent reading and the writing process;

(iv) an understanding and recognition of the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians; and

(v) appropriate use of educational technology in the reading program;

(b) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of individual, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity in the teaching process;

(c) demonstrate instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction;

(d) demonstrate assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction; and

(e) integrate foundational knowledge and use instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and assessments to monitor and evaluate the reading program and student learning.