Stephanie Stollar Consulting

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.

02/03/2026

Scripts free up teachers to be brilliant. 🧠

Scripted teacher talk, error correction, and routines help teachers ensure the same results that an evidence-based program achieved in the past.

They also reduce prep time and keep cognitive energy where it counts: monitoring student learning.

Dr. Anita Archer said it best: “We wouldn’t ask a surgeon to forge their own scalpel.”

Scripts sharpen your teaching and protect your focus.

Inside Reading Science Academy, you can watch Dr. Archer’s full Masterclass, explore all 9 reasons scripting works, and access hundreds more science of reading and MTSS resources.

Get access and join 1300+ educators learning together: https://www.stephaniestollarconsulting.com/register?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=26_02_03_RSA_Promo

01/30/2026

Join MTSS Collective and then join us for the presentation on Monday!

Is your behavioral system proactive or reactive?

Our February Implementation Insights session inside the MTSS Collective focuses on building a behavior blueprint that actually works as a system.

✨ Tier-iffic Success: Building a Behavior Blueprint

Dr. Pam Radford will teach members:

1️⃣ What a strong Tier 1 behavioral foundation looks like in practice

2️⃣ How to layer supports without creating disconnected systems

3️⃣ A real district example of an integrated, responsive behavior model

Pam brings deep district-level experience and a practical MTSS lens grounded in real implementation.

MTSS Collective members can attend live or catch the recording.

Not a member yet? Join the MTSS Collective to access this session and ongoing MTSS implementation support.

Comment below to join the MTSS Collective.

01/29/2026

If implementing MTSS feels like a three-headed monster, take a breath.

It’s simpler than you think.

You don’t need three systems.

You need one strong foundation.

When your tiers align, everything clicks.

Sign up to get my free resource for organizing students across tiers: https://www.stephaniestollar.com/prek-12/free-resources?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=26_01_29_MTSS

01/28/2026

Here’s how to make that next conversation smoother (and more productive):

✨ Start with curiosity.

Ask what comes to mind when they hear “science of reading.” You’ll learn a lot before diving into “education mode.”

✨ Build from surprise.

Ask what part of the presentation caught their attention or made them curious to learn more. Curiosity opens doors faster than confrontation.

✨ Turn theory into practice.

Talk about how to balance prevention and intervention. Where should time and energy go?

✨ Anchor in data.

Ask what percentage of students are meeting expectations. Be curious about what that means for Tier 1.

💬 Want the full discussion guide and more free resources to share with your team?

Sign up to access them here: https://www.stephaniestollar.com/prek-12/free-resources?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=26_01_28_Research_Real_Talk

01/27/2026

We’re heading into a new year, but this message from 2025 is still worth repeating.

Your school’s reality might not change, but your approach to MTSS can. 💡

In this clip from Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, I’m reminding you that you don’t have to do implementation perfectly every time.

You’re doing a great job if you’re revisiting, refining, and realigning your systems until you get the results your students deserve.

Tag an educator who needs to hear this 👇

01/24/2026

West coast educators - Join me for a full-day workshop on MTSS in Portland on Saturday, February 28.

https://or.dyslexiaida.org/annual-spring-symposium/

Hope to see you there!

01/22/2026

Writing better IEP goals starts with structure. ✏️

These are the 7 parts every effective IEP goal needs, plus one bonus tip most teams miss.

1️⃣ Timeframe

Identify when the goal should be met. Clear timelines make it easier to track progress and celebrate success.

2️⃣ The Learner

State the student’s name. Every IEP goal should make it clear who the goal is about.

3️⃣ The Skill

Define the specific behavior or skill being measured. What should the student be able to do by the end of the goal period?

4️⃣ The Level

Identify the level of material used to measure the skill, whether it’s grade level, instructional level, or other criteria.

5️⃣ The Content Area

Clarify what the student is learning. For example, reading, writing, or math.

6️⃣ The Materials

Specify which materials will be used to assess performance, i.e. screening tools, progress monitoring probes, etc.

7️⃣ The Criteria

Define what success looks like. Set measurable goals using valid tools like Acadience Reading progress monitoring benchmarks.

⭐ Bonus Tip: You can use below-grade-level materials for monitoring as long as they reflect where the student is learning.

Get my grouping worksheets, progress monitoring resources, and more: https://www.stephaniestollar.com/prek-12/free-resources?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=26_01_22_Research_Real_Talk

01/21/2026

Every good educator I know is still learning, and I’m right there with you.

Follow along as we keep growing, questioning, and improving together through the science of reading and MTSS.

01/20/2026

🚨 In the News: Reading Science Academy Members Supporting Middle Schoolers!

Three Reading Science Academy members, Loralyn, Rhonda, and Cindi, are leading the charge to bring the science of reading to middle and high school students.

Their schools are building the structures older readers need to thrive.

💬 Meet the Leaders:

👩‍🏫 Loralyn, Reading Specialist: Uses structured literacy to help middle schoolers strengthen decoding and comprehension.

📚 Rhonda, Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator: Embeds structured literacy into middle school schedules and training.

🧠 Cindi, Reading Teacher: Uses tools like Acadience and Gallistel-Ellis to pinpoint skill gaps and guide data-based instruction.

They’re three of 1300+ Reading Science Academy members working to bring evidence-based literacy to students of all ages.

Ready to find your peers and your people?

Check the comments for the link.

01/15/2026

Get your copy today!

The word is out 💬 It's time to take charge of reading assessment in your classroom! Reading Assessment Done Right is available now.

This book by Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn informs and empowers frontline teachers to use effective, evidence-based assessments to screen, diagnose, and monitor their students.

It demystifies assessment to help teachers improve reading outcomes for all students. The companion website includes download-ready scheduling and planning tools, as well as video clips.