NebraskaREADS
Welcome to NebraskaREADS
NebraskaREADS is your central hub for the Nebraska Department of Education’s literacy efforts. Explore state initiatives and resources that support students, educators, and families in building strong reading skills.
Created to meet the needs of all learners, NebraskaREADS fosters early literacy as the foundation for lifelong learning. This work aligns with the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act (2018), which ensures high-quality, evidence-based instruction; individualized support for struggling readers; targeted interventions to help every student reach grade-level proficiency
The Nebraska State Board of Education reinforces these priorities through its Early Literacy Position Statement, promoting statewide efforts to strengthen reading instruction for all students.
The Literacy Journey
The Literacy Journey of having 75% of 3rd graders proficient by 2030 is accelerated by the CLSD Grant and State funds. Covid was a pothole in the journey, but we will arrive through professional learning, literacy coaches, instructional materials, family literacy & pre-K programs, and data driven analysis.
Nebraska Reading Improvement Act (NRIA)
Nebraska’s K-12 Standards for English Language Arts (ELA)
Implementation Resources
- Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) English Language Arts
- Includes Tables of Specifications (TOS)
- 2021 Range Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) (Excel)
- Extended Indicators
Instructional Resources
Educator Preparation
Professional Learning
- Professional Learning Resources
- Webinars
- Free Online Learning
- Podcasts
- Instructional Practice Guides (IPG)
- ELA & Foundational Skills IPG FAQ (Google Docs)
Family & Community Resources
Additional Resources
Assistive Technologies Partnership (ATP)
- Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
- Nebraska INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Resource Center (NIRC) for Blind and Visually Impaired