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 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 & Related Legislation
Rules & Regulations
Statewide Assessment
Instructional Resources
Assessment
- Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) English Language Arts
- Includes Tables of Specifications (TOS)
- 2021 Range Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) (Excel)
- Extended Indicators
Classroom Resources
- Structured Literacy Early Reading Skills Toolkit
- Elementary Instructional Planning Guide
- Foundational Literacy Instructional Routines
- Instructional Routines Webinar Series
- NeMTSS Foundational Literacy Instructional Routines Webinar Series | Part 1: Word Recognition
- NeMTSS Foundational Literacy Instructional Routines Webinar Series | Part 2: Language Comprehension
- Practice Guide Summaries: In collaboration with REL Central at Marzano Research, the Nebraska Department of Education developed a series of condensed practice guides for use by Nebraska educators. The purpose of these guides is to offer evidence-based, actionable recommendations for high-quality early literacy instruction. For a full listing of practice guides, please the IES Clearinghouse.
English Learners
Adolescent Literacy
Standards
Nebraska’s 2021 College & Career Ready Standards for English Language Arts
- Key Instructional Shifts for English Language Arts
- English Language Arts Glossary
- K-5 Student Friendly Standards
- English Language Arts Crosswalks
Implementation Resources
Educator Preparation
Rule 20: Approval of Educator Preparation Programs
Rule 24: Regulations for Certificate Endorsements
Professional Learning
- Professional Learning Resources
- Webinars
- Free Online Learning
- Podcasts
- Instructional Practice Guides (IPG)
Family & Community Resources
