Stephanie Stollar Consulting

12/26/2025

Alignment across teams is an essential feature of MTSS!

We know a great deal about what works. The challenge is to get what works implemented for the benefit of all students. Implementation Science literature provides that guidance!

One of the critical components of Implementation Science is Implementation Teams. Establishing them across the educational cascade helps to align priorities and address barriers as they occur. You can find more information on Implementation Science at NIRN or SISEP.

12/24/2025

I enjoyed talking with Jeremiah Short about MTSS. Check out our conversation on his podcast The Phenomenal Student

12/22/2025

Join the MTSS Center for a dynamic, data-informed conversation on the evolving landscape of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). Drawing on years of clie...

12/20/2025

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📚 When reading assessment is purposeful and date-driven, it can help unlock every student's full reading potential.

12/18/2025

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12/17/2025

MTSS is only as strong as the people who lead it. I want to make sure you feel fully equipped to guide your system with clarity and confidence.

In this video, I’m sharing my top book recommendations for anyone involved in MTSS: school leaders, MTSS coaches, instructional coaches, school psychologists, and educators who serve on leadership teams.

These books will help you deepen your expertise, strengthen your decision-making, and build systems that truly support all learners.

Each of these books adds something powerful to your MTSS toolkit, whether you’re refining Tier 1, strengthening integrated behavior and academic systems, developing high-quality data routines, or learning to lead large-scale implementation.

If MTSS feels like it’s stalling in your system or you're carrying the work alone, stick around until the end of the video when I share a suggestion that can help make sure you have the right people around you for the journey.

If you find this video helpful, subscribe for more MTSS and science of reading guidance, and share this video with a colleague who might benefit.

Here are the books I mentioned so you can explore them further. These are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase using my link, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this work.

1️⃣ MTSS for Reading Improvement by Stephanie Stollar & Sarah Brown
📗 Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KEAWio
📘 Get it from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110036/9781962188814

2️⃣ Untangling Data-Based Decision Making by Adam Collins, Jason E. Harlacher, and Jon Potter
📗 Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ox3h86
📘 Get it from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110036/9781943360789

3️⃣ Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support by Kent McIntosh & Steve Goodman
📗 Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/49UcBzx
📘 Get it from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110036/9781462524747

4️⃣ Effective Universal Instruction by Sarah Brown, Kim Gibbons, Brad Nelbing
📗 Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pfS5xT
📘 Get it from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110036/9781462536832

5️⃣ Leading Equity-Based MTSS by Dawn Miller & Amy McCart
📗 Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KGHrkM
📘 Get it from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110036/9781544372853

6️⃣ Implement With Impact by Jenice Pizzuto & Steve Carney
📗 Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iGz6du
📘 Get it from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110036/9781954631571

7️⃣ Promoting Effective MTSS Implementation edited by Julie Morrison & Stephanie Stollar
📗 Get it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/49Rjem6
📘 Get it from Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110036/9781032845630

12/15/2025

Is your science of reading journey feeling a little lonely?

💞 Reading Science Academy is here for you!

🤓 What is Reading Science Academy?

Reading Science Academy is a community of practice for educators committed to turning research into real results. The real-world challenges our members face inform the type of support we share.

🧑‍🏫 Who is Reading Science Academy for?

We’re here for educators at all levels: the classroom teachers, interventionists, coaches, and administrators who want to expand their knowledge of research, but need clarity, collaboration, and consistency to sustain it.

👨‍💻 How does Reading Science Academy work?

Reading Science Academy pushes results forward in classrooms by giving members access to live Office Hours, an active Facebook Group, Substitute Teacher presentations, and a growing archive of masterclasses and research summaries.

🙌 Real growth needs community.

Each piece of content and every event is created in response to questions we hear from members. When you’re surrounded by others doing the work, you learn faster, stay grounded, and finally see the results your data promised.

Join Reading Science Academy today to get off the solo mission at the link in the comments.

12/14/2025

What if every reader in your building had the support they needed to succeed -

12/12/2025

Ready to bring the science of reading to life in your teacher prep courses?

The Effective Use of CORE’s Teaching Reading Sourcebook Course was designed just for higher education faculty. You’ll learn how to align syllabi, assignments, and fieldwork with the Teaching Reading Sourcebook without starting from scratch.

💡 Build confidence.

🧠 Apply research to real coursework.

🤝 Connect with peers through live meetings and a private community.

Past participants say this course left them “more prepared, more organized, and more inspired heading into the next semester.”

AND - if you register before December 15, you’ll receive a free one-hour consultation. (It’s hard to put a monetary value on that level of personalization and support!)

🎓 Join the community of practice today and transform how you teach future teachers.

We start January 1st!

Check the comments for the link to the course details.

12/11/2025

Effective Tier 1 instruction means making every minute count. ⌛

It may work best to skip the whole-group phonics lesson and teach everyone in skill-based groups instead.

More impact. Less wasted time.

💡 Want the full list of Tier 1 quick wins?

Check the comments for the link to get free access to my PreK-12 Resource Library.

12/10/2025

Join me at the Reading League Literacy Reimagined Conference!

📅 March 5-6, 2026

📍 Daphne, Atlanta

I’ll be talking about common MTSS myths and misunderstandings and how to correct or avoid them.

I’m thrilled to share a stage with Dr. Anita Archer, Melody Ilk, Louisa Cook Moats, Dr. Devin Kearns, Laura Stewart, and Anne Whitney.

Join me to build confidence, deepen your knowledge, and bring real change to your reading instruction.

12/09/2025

What do you do when your admin’s direction doesn’t align with the research?

Here’s how to respond without burning bridges.