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THE NEVADA STATE LITERACY PLAN
Purpose of the
Nevada State Literacy Plan
II. Purpose of the Nevada State Literacy Plan:
This newly revised Nevada State Literacy Plan (NSLP) is a direct reflection of the governor’s State of the State address.
It is designed to serve as an evidence-based guide for all Nevada educators (including teachers, families, and community
members).The NSLP is meant to serve as a key foundational resource for Nevada educators (including families and community
members). Its aim is to ground them professionally, direct them logistically, and empower them collectively. The NSLP is a guide
for ensuring that all Nevadans are not only offered a “road to progress”, but an effective and meaningful “road to progress”.
To provide a practical and dynamic
instructional plan of action
for all Nevada educators –
including families and community members;
one that outlines a specific set of strategies needed
for the establishment of
an effective and evidence-based
delivery system of literacy instruction
for all Nevada learners.
This system becomes comprehensive in nature
with a scope that navigates across
the entire developmental continuum –
from birth to adulthood.
— Nevada State Literacy Plan Revision Team
August 21, 2014
The NSLP purpose statement was written to align with several guiding statements that were established by the Nevada
Department of Education (NDE) (Erquiaga, 2015).
NDE Vision Statement: “All Nevadans ready for success in the 21 st Century.”
NDE Mission Statement: “To improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring
opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence.”
(BOARD OF REGENTS 12/03/15 & 12/04/15) Ref. BOR-25, Page 8 of 241
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