Working Group on Student Literacy duties, recommendations.
N.J. Stat. § 18A:6-144
in effect3. a. It shall be the duty of the working group to examine and make recommendations to the Department of Education regarding the implementation of evidence-based literacy strategies, appropriate and reliable instruments for a universal literacy screening, and high-quality literacy instructional materials. b. The recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, an examination of: (1) the body of research related to universal literacy screenings and literacy instruction materials; (2) ways to expand professional learning for universal literacy screenings; (3) acceptable and reliable instruments for conducting universal literacy screenings, which shall consider: constructs measured, technical adequacy, attention to linguistic diversity, and administration usability and support; and (4) State and national best practices, regulations, and policies that support successful foundational literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention. L.2024, c.52, s.3.
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