Nebraska Literacy Project
Our Vision
To foster a culture of proficient and lifelong readers in Nebraska and unlock student potential for learning, earning, and living through a focus on evidence-based reading instruction.
Our Goals
- Increase third grade proficiency on NSCAS ELA from to 75% by 2030.
- Increase the % of Nebraska K-3 students who meet the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act approved assessment thresholds.
- Ensure 100% of Nebraska educator preparation programs are implementing evidence-based instruction for teachers grounded in the science of reading.
Our Tenets
Tenet 1
Professional Learning System
High quality professional development for all educators who teach literacy for students age 4 through 3rd grade grounded in the science of reading to ensure that educators have skills in evidence-based instructional practices
Tenet 2
Curriculum and Teacher Preparation Aligned to Evidence-based Reading Instruction
Sustained teacher preparation programs and PreK – 3 curriculum, instruction, and assessment grounded in the science of reading using high quality materials
Tenet 3
Regional Literacy Coaches
Establishment of a network of coaches across the state who are trained in the science of reading and evidence-based practices. This network of coaches will provide sustained support services to Nebraska schools.
Tenet 4
Data Collections to Evaluate Effectiveness
Data collections measuring the effectiveness of literacy initiatives and implementation of professional development in evidence-based reading
Tenet 5
Family Literacy and PreK Programs
Development of resources to assist families in accessing local family literacy centers, existing community literacy initiatives, and prekindergarten programs in order to strengthen literacy and language development for young children so that they start kindergarten ready to thrive.
For more information contact:
Allyson DenBeste
Academic Officer
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor
Lincoln, NE 68509
531-310-2897