Stephanie Stollar Consulting

02/19/2026

⏸️ Before you change instruction for one student, pause and zoom out.

We’re so used to analyzing data one student at a time.

A flat graph shows up, everyone leans in, and the conversation immediately turns to what to change for that one child.

But here’s the shift: if ✨no one✨ in the group is growing, it’s not the student. It’s the system.

Group progress monitoring helps you zoom out before you zoom in.

It invites smarter questions about instruction itself.

🧩 Did I group the right students together?

🧩 Are we teaching the right skill?

🧩 Is the intervention long or strong enough?

When you analyze progress as a system, decisions get clearer, meetings get shorter, and instruction improves for everyone.

Midyear data gets a lot clearer when you look for patterns instead of panic.

Unlock the K–12 Resource Library, including ready-to-use progress monitoring tools. ⬇️

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02/18/2026

Reading Science Academy is your on-call consultant for all things literacy and MTSS.

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✅ Supportive educators who want you (and your students) to win

As Jake put it: “It’s worth every penny.”

We are always open and accepting new additions to our membership of over 1,300 educators.

Will you be next?

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02/17/2026

📢 Education Professors: I’ve done the hard part for you!

Each of my 4 FREE course syllabi outlines includes learning objectives, assessments, readings, and practice opportunities that align with the science of reading and MTSS.

Why reinvent the wheel when you can start from something that already works?

✅ Save prep time

✅ Strengthen your program

✅ Focus your creative energy on mentoring

Download the free 4-course sequence today. ⬇️

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02/14/2026

Some days are just better than others, and yesterday was a great day - spending time with K-8 teachers and the amazing reading specialist who supports them!

02/13/2026

The magic truly is in the instruction!

The magic is in the instruction!

02/13/2026

When budgets are tight, MTSS lives or dies by the strength of your systems, not the size of your staffing list.

A recent MTSS Collective Community Connect session had members brainstorming ways to dig into MTSS even when there’s no money for it.

A shoestring budget calls for ruthless clarity about what matters most.

Bring this checklist to your next MTSS meeting to make sure you’re staying on task.

Remember: MTSS can continue to grow and thrive even when resources are stretched thin.

02/12/2026

Even with the best training and the right assessments, results can stall if teachers are blocked by invisible barriers. ⁠
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MTSS isn’t just about data. It’s about removing what gets in the way.⁠
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🎧 I was recently invited on the to talk about why collaboration, not compliance, is the missing link in most MTSS systems.⁠
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Share your thoughts in the comments!

02/12/2026

Even with the best training and the right assessments, results can stall if teachers are blocked by invisible barriers.

MTSS isn’t just about data. It’s about removing what gets in the way.

🎧 I was recently invited on the Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast to talk about why collaboration, not compliance, is the missing link in most MTSS systems.

Share your thoughts in the comments!

02/11/2026

🚩 How to Spot Implementation Red Flags

Education laws are often passed with the best of intentions. But without strong implementation planning, even the most promising literacy initiatives can miss the mark.

We’re now several years into aligning instruction with the science of reading. It’s time to pause and ask: Are students actually improving?

Fast ≠ Effective.

Some schools sprint ahead with new mandates but never check if they’re working. Others take years to roll out change. Thoughtful implementation beats fast implementation every time.

If your district says they’re “doing science of reading,” but student outcomes haven’t changed, that’s a red flag.

As an educator, you have the insight and authority to notice when “implementation” is missing from your school’s reading plan. Here are common warning signs:

🚩 Student outcomes aren’t improving

🚩 Assessment feels like compliance

🚩 Tier 1 instruction isn’t being examined

You can make a difference. You don’t have to be passive in the rollout. You can spot the red flags early and ask the right questions to keep implementation on track.

💡 I’ve created a free checklist and discussion guide to help you bring these questions into your next PLC or data meeting. Here’s the link to sign up: https://www.stephaniestollarconsulting.com/feb-2025-education-policy-resource-opt-in?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=26_02_11

02/10/2026

Equity doesn’t mean sameness. It means fairness. 💡

If you’ve ever been told that differentiating instruction “isn’t equitable,” this one’s for you.

🎯 Want to go deeper?

Join Reading Science Academy and learn how educators everywhere are balancing science, systems, and compassion to get results.

02/05/2026

Process > Percentage 💡

We spend so much time looking at reading scores that we sometimes forget what the numbers can’t tell us.

The way a student performs (how they blend sounds, approach words, or self-correct) adds critical context to help unpack the scores on a progress chart.

If you only look at the data, you’re missing the story behind it.

When you listen for sound-by-sound reading and celebrate that moment when /k/ + /a/ + /t/ finally becomes “cat,” you’re seeing learning in action.

That’s the bridge between effortful decoding and confident reading.

➡️ Assessments should help you see what your data can’t.

📘 Reading Assessment Done Right shows you how to use screening, diagnostics, progress monitoring, and outcome assessments to make data work for you, not overwhelm you.

👉 Get your copy and start using assessments to build stronger, more fluent readers: https://a.co/d/cVjcoxQ

02/04/2026

So your core program says one thing, but your data says another.

What do you do when the script doesn’t match your students? 👀

👉 Drop your biggest Tier 1 question in the comments for a chance to be featured in the next episode.