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Improving Reading Results: From Assessment to Action
Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, Professor, and Literacy Consultant, Reading Science Academy; and Kate Winn, Teacher, Literacy Consultant, and Podcaster, IDA Ontario’s Reading Road Trip Podcast
Moderated by Tara Welty, Senior Vice President & Publisher of Scholastic Professional Books
Sponsored by Scholastic Education
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Schools are collecting more assessment data than ever, yet it can be difficult to organize it in a way that leads to action. The research within the Science of Reading suggests organizing assessment data within a larger school improvement framework, conducting early screening, targeting the lowest skill need, and monitoring and changing instruction over time.
This edWebinar supports K-5 educators to turn their reading assessment into actions that improve results for all students. Viewers learn:
- Why organizing assessment within a schoolwide framework leads to clearer, more actionable decisions
- The research behind early screening and identifying each student’s lowest skill need
- Instructional routines for monitoring progress and adjusting instruction to improve reading outcomes
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Dr. Stephanie Stollar is passionate about using MTSS as the framework for helping all students become skilled readers. She is the co-author of the books MTSS for Reading Improvement, Promoting Effective MTSS Implementation, and Reading Assessment Done Right. Dr. Stollar is creator of the Reading Science Academy and co-creator of MTSS Collective, two online communities for improving student outcomes by contextualizing research in the MTSS framework. She supports effective educator preparation through her work with the National Alliance, STARS in Higher Education, and serves on the boards of the Evidence Advocacy Center and International MTSS Association. Her past roles include assistant professor, Vice President at Acadience Learning, and school psychologist. Dr. Stollar believes that by supporting all educators, high achievement is possible for every student.
Kate Winn is a primary grade teacher and teacher educator with 25 years of classroom experience, specializing in evidence-based literacy. She is the co-author of Reading Assessment Done Right. A trusted voice in literacy education, she co-produces and hosts IDA Ontario’s Reading Road Trip podcast and has dozens of national magazine-writing credits. Kate has led many webinars and served on panels, including IDA’s Literacy Leaders Universal Screening series. She is passionate about literacy practices that help all students achieve reading and writing success.
About the Moderator
Tara Welty is the Senior Vice President & Publisher of Scholastic Professional Books.
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