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Grade by Grade Structured Literacy Block Frameworks
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Literacy Plan
The updated NSLP introduces key enhancements to improve Nevada's approach to literacy, including the following:- Vertical Alignment: A comprehensive approach to literacy that addresses all grade levels and their specific needs, ensuring students receive support wherever they are in their literacy journey
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): Clear guidance on using MTSS to address students’ literacy needs in real time, ensuring that no student falls behind
- Updated Scientific Research: Incorporation of relevant literacy research to ensure that our instructional methods are based on evidence and best practices
- Adolescent Literacy: A deeper focus on preparing older students for the complex reading demands of various disciplines to ensure college and career readiness
Benchmark SupportsNarrated PowerPoints to help with Benchmark FAQs- Save/download the PPT to your computer
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Benchmark Advance Videos: WCSD Teachers in ActionTeachers please download/ print the Benchmark Video Guide before watching the videos (one page for all videos).WCSD Teachers in Action Videos (this is a youtube channel)Benchmark Unit Planning Sample ProcessesThe Washoe County School District website may contain links that lead to resources, video, etc., which is located on servers that are not maintained or controlled by the District. The District is not responsible for the contents of any such referenced websites or for the availability of access to such websites.