
Reach for Reading
Reach for Reading is a research-based, rigorous, and enriching curriculum with a bounty of resources to support students as they learn to read and navigate the English language. It fits beautifully with many programs and resources supported by the district, such as DLE and CORE reading.
Welcome!

Kindergarten
*We only have teacher editions available for the KG text. Student materials can be printed from myNGconnect.

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade
*If your 6th grade is considered part of the elementary, use the RFR curriculum. If 6th grade is part of the secondary, use the Collections curriculum.
Click here to access the K-6 Reach for Reading Curriculum Maps.
In order better serve the needs of our students’ development of foundational reading skills, LKSD has adopted Heggerty: Bridge to Reading in addition to Reach for Reading in grades K-3. Students are expected to receive about 30 minutes of Heggerty as part of their Tier 1 instruction.

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade
To better understand how Heggerty fits into the ELA block, please refer to the graphic below:
Click here to read more about how Scarborough's reading rope supports literacy in early education.
A Note for SpEd Teachers
If you are not the teacher of record in Powerschool (for reading) then you will not automatically have access to your students’ data or the online resources. If you would like to be able to access these things, please reach out to Audra Lopez via email and she will manually add you as an instructor.
Reach for Reading & MyNGconnect
Intro & Frequently Asked Questions
Watch this video for a brief overview of how to navigate the MyNGConnect online resource.
How do I get an account on myNGconnect?
​Accounts are now generated automatically for those who have at least one elementary reading class set up in Powerschool. If you have a class in Powerschool but are unable to log in, please contact audra_lopez@lksd.org to troubleshoot the problem.
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How do I sign into my myNGconnect account?
You can now sign in through Classlink by going to https://launchpad.classlink.com/lksd and signing in with your LKSD Gmail address. Once you are signed in, all you need to do is click on the myNGconnect icon.
*NOTE* You can no longer sign in by going directly to myngconnect.com.
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How do I add students to a class on myNGconnect?
​Students are now enrolled automatically, every night at midnight. If you get a new/transferred student, they should appear in your class the day after they are added to your roster on Powerschool. If your student does not appear in your class, please contact audra_lopez@lksd.org to troubleshoot the problem.
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How do I get an account on MindTap?
​Accounts are now generated automatically for those who have at least one elementary reading class set up in Powerschool.
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Please contact audra_lopez@lksd.org if:
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You find yourself unable to log in to your account
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You are a SPED teacher and would like online access
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​How do I sign into my MindTap account?
You can now sign in through Classlink by going to https://launchpad.classlink.com/lksd and signing in with your LKSD Gmail address. Once you are signed in, all you need to do is click on the NGLsync icon, then select the class you’d like to access.
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How do I add students to a class on MindTap?
​Students are now enrolled automatically, every night at midnight. If you get a new/transferred student, they should appear in your class the day after they are added to your roster on Powerschool. If your student does not appear in your class, please contact audra_lopez@lksd.org to troubleshoot the problem.
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Does Heggerty: Bridge to Reading have an online component?
Yes, but only for teachers. Students do not have Heggerty accounts. You can access your MyHeggerty account via Classlink by going to https://launchpad.classlink.com/lksd. Once you are at the home screen, select the Heggery icon and follow the prompts from there. If you are unable to access your MyHeggerty account, please send a message to audra_lopez@lksd.org.
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Is there a specific schedule I should be using to teach Elementary ELA?
The district has provided sample schedules for every grade level. These can be found in the curriculum map files on Google Drive. You are not required to use these schedules, but they can be a useful guide for creating a schedule that works for your class.
There is also a lesson-planning tool available on myNGconnect. This tool allows for lessons to be adjusted based on the length of your class period.