Literacy education in Vermont centers on the Grade Level
Expectations (GLE), which are anchored to the Communication
Standards in the Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning
Opportunities. The domains of literacy addressed by these
documents include Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Assessment of student understanding of these domains is
accomplished through statewide assessment, as well as
continuation of ongoing local and classroom assessments.
Professional development through the Vermont Professional
Development Networks in Literacy guides teachers in establishing
connections between the Literacy Grade Level Expectations,
effective instructional practices, and these assessment
strategies. Additional professional development is available
through the Vermont Strategic Reading Initiative, and through
its publications, including Reading to Learn. Use the links
below for additional information about: NECAP Assessment Results
The NECAP reading, writing, mathematics and science tests
measure students’