84. Reading Assessment Done Right with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn

Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn, co-authors of Reading Assessment Done Right unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in literacy instruction: assessment. Rather than viewing assessment as something teachers must check off their to-do list, they explain how high-quality reading assessments can empower educators and transform instruction. When assessment data is used thoughtfully and linked directly to instruction, it becomes a powerful tool for identifying student needs, targeting support, and ultimately changing reading outcomes.

This episode is a must-listen for teachers, literacy coaches, interventionists, and school leaders who want to better understand how to use assessment data to drive meaningful instructional change.

Key Takeaways:

1. How assessment data can transform classroom decision-making
2. Common mistakes schools make when using assessment data
3. Why schools must sometimes de-implement ineffective assessments
4. The four key types of reading assessment and how they work together: Universal Screening, Diagnostic Assessments, Progress Monitoring, Outcome Assessments
5. How teachers can interpret assessment data and trends over time

Resources:

1. Book: Reading Assessment Done Right by Stephanie Stollar & Kate Winn
2. Book: MTSS for Reading Improvement by Stephanie Stollar & Sarah Brown from Solution Tree (or on Amazon)
3. FREE Resource: The Reading MTSS Reflection Guide
4. Previous Podcast Episode with Dr. Stollar: Episode 28. Clearing up Misconceptions around MTSS
5. Previous Podcast Episode with Dr. Stollar: Episode 80. MTSS for Reading Improvement

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1. Website: www.readingscienceacademy.com/
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6. The MTSS Collective

Connect with Kate Winn:

1. Podcast: Reading Road Trip from IDA Ontario
2. Website: http://thismomloves.ca/
3. Instagram: @katethismomloves

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