Literacy

TDOE has been working to ensure instructional materials are accessible and easy to implement for LEAs and EPPs by redesigning, adding, and highlighting resources on Best for ALL Central.  Best for ALL Central is an online hub for anyone in Tennessee to find free resources and information related to Pre-K-12 schools across the state, including lesson plans, classroom videos, professional development trainings, at-home resources and more. All items found in Best for All Central directly align to the department’s strategic plan, Best for All, which aims to set ALL Tennessee students on a path to success.

The new intellectual preparation hub in Best for ALL Central includes many valuable resources, including unit preparation documents, lesson preparation documents, model district examples, instructional practice guides, and a NEW student work analysis protocol. Most of these resources can be used with any grade and/or subject area.


Best for ALL Central has a plethora of valuable resources. Below are some commonly used links and helpful tips to navigate the site:  

  1. Tennessee Foundational Skills Curriculum Supplement Resources (TNFSCS)  
  2. Reading 360 Trainings  
  3. TeachALL Early Reading Training  
  4. TeachALL Secondary Literacy Training  
  5. TeachALL Early Literacy Assessment  
  6. Featured Family Resources  
  7. Model District Resources  

Helpful Navigation Tips and Information  

  1. Best for ALL Hub provides school information, data, resources, and supports for districts, educators, elected officials, families, and students.  
  2. Tennessee’s Academic Standards provide common expectations for what students will have learned at the end of a grade for each subject area.  
  3. Classroom Resources available include lesson plans, instructional videos, and more.  
  4. You can use the search bar to search for anything on the site.  

For support using Best for ALL Central, you can check out the FAQs, Support & Contracts page under “About” in the top navigation menu.