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.”
June 2025 News Release
FNSB is paving the way…
“First Nations Are Rethinking Education in the Yukon. And It’s Working” (The Walrus)
2025 Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Award
Assessment Dates & Videos
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Assessment Dates and Cheat Sheet
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Oral Reading Fluency (ORF)
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TOWRE-2
Check out the videos by clicking the links below:
FNSB Literacy Guidelines
Primary
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Entering Data
Overview
Core Phonics Survey
Primary Spelling Inventory
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Intermediate
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Entering Data
Overview
Spelling Inventory - gr. 4-5
Spelling Inventory - gr. 6+
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Instructional Resources
Primary
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UFLI
Connected Practice
thinkSRSD - Writing
Intermediate
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Scheduling
UFLI
Connected Practice
thinkSRSD - Writing
Clever Fox Cards
Introducing the Clever Fox Cards, locally designed by Spruce Tip Design!
What is the Clever Fox Card Deck?
A card deck aligned with the UFLI Scope & Sequence.
A quick and easy tool to practice literacy skills.
Can be used to play classics like Go Fish, Old Maid, and Memory.
Where to find a Clever Fox Card Deck?
Each FNSB school has a set of Clever Fox card decks.
Please connect with your Principal or Literacy Teacher about accessing the deck.
Deck 1 BLUE: Alphabet
Deck 2 GREEN: VC/CVC
Deck 3 YELLOW: Short Vowels/Longer Words
Deck 4 PURPLE: Digraphs
Deck 5 RED: VCe
Deck 6 TEAL: Irregular/Heart Words
Grade 1 students at Grey Mountain Primary School practicing literacy skills using the Clever Fox cards.
Professional Learning
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Science of Reading
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Assessment
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Instruction
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Intervention
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Slides Coming Soon
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Coming Soon
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In this three part series, Dr. Andrea Fraser highlights key considerations for school boards and districts as they move to evidence-based assessment and data-based decision-making.
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What’s on our hearts & minds
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NEW! Supplemental UFLI Passages Released
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Resources for Reflective Practice
