Improving literacy outcomes in a culturally-inclusive model.

“The First Nation School Board is setting a new standard for literacy education…they have built a sustainable and scalable literacy model that not only improves student outcomes but also serves as an example of how Indigenous-led education can be both culturally affirming and academically rigorous.”

FNSB Literacy Guidelines

Primary

Your Primary Literacy Pathway for 2026-27

Primary Structured Literacy Components for 2026-27

Intermediate

Your Intermediate Literacy Pathway for 2026-27

Intermediate Structured Literacy Components for 2026-27

COMING SOON! Onboarding Slides for New Staff!

Literacy Assessments

Assessment Matrix and Dates

Oral Reading Fluency Benchmarks
ORF Overview and Scoring Protocol
FNSB Assessment Data Decision Tree
Videos:
- ORF - Video
More Information!
- Why ORF isn’t decodable Video by Stephanie Stollar
- Is ORF useful in Grades 3-6? Video by Stephanie Stollar
Check out the videos by clicking the links below:
1. Overview of TOWRE 2
2. TOWRE 2 Administration
3. TOWRE 2 Scoring

Universal Screeners:

Diagnostic Assessments:

**FNSB Assessment Portal**

Instructional Resources

UFLI

- Adapted UFLI Scope & Sequence
- Adapting UFLI for K5
- UFLI Foundations Toolbox
- Supplemental UFLI Passages
- UFLI Fidelity Checklist

Word Origins

- Word Origins

Code-Breaking Spelling

Releasing Writers (thinkSRSD)

- ”Getting Started with thinkSRSD” from ONlit
- TIDE Stem Bank examples
- Learning Through Literacy by ONlit – Sample articles for grade 3-6 with TIDE templates, colour coded student exemplars, vocabulary slide decks and writing prompts.
- Releasing Writers – Free resources
Sample Templates:

Additional Resources for Instruction & Intervention

- Florida Center for Reading Research activities

Novel Studies Poster

FNSB Assessment Data Decision Tree

- Engage with the Page – Vocabulary and morphology lessons based on read-alouds
- Morphology in Content by ONlit
- Florida Center for Reading Research activities

Clever Fox Cards

locally designed by Spruce Tip Design!

What are the Clever Fox Card Decks?

Card decks aligned with the UFLI Scope & Sequence.
A fun tool to use while practicing literacy skills - they can be used to play classics like Go Fish, Old Maid, and Memory!
See the handout for ideas!

Clever Fox Card Deck handout

Grade 1 students at Grey Mountain Primary School practicing literacy skills using the Clever Fox cards.

Where to find a Clever Fox Card Deck?

Each FNSB school has at least one full set of the Clever Fox Card Decks.
Please connect with your Principal or Literacy Teacher about accessing the decks.