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MTSS for Reading Improvement


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šŸŽ™Ā Episode Title:Ā Bridging MTSS and the Science of Reading with Stephanie Stollar & Sarah Brown

šŸ“šĀ Episode Summary:

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant minds behind the upcoming bookĀ MTSS for Reading Improvement — Stephanie StollarĀ andĀ Sarah Brown. These two powerhouses bring decades of experience supporting schools in implementing the Science of Reading within an MTSS framework, and I could not be more excited for the practical, systems-level support their new book provides. We dive into what MTSS really looks like when done well, common roadblocks schools face, and how to build sustainable systems that actually move the needle for student achievement.

Whether you're a literacy coach, classroom teacher, or school leader, this episode is packed with real talk, actionable insights, and encouragement.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

  • Why the Science of Reading alone isn’t enough — and how MTSS brings it to life at the system level

  • Common misconceptions about MTSS (Spoiler: it’s not just about interventions)

  • How to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and use data to make theĀ rightĀ decisions

  • Practical strategies school leaders can implementĀ right now

  • Tips for fostering collaboration and building trust within school teams

  • How to bridge the gap between research and daily instruction

šŸ“˜Ā About the Book: MTSS for Reading ImprovementĀ by Sarah Brown and Stephanie Stollar is available forĀ pre-order nowĀ and officially releases onĀ May 5, 2025. This book is designed for school leaders, coaches, and educators who want to create meaningful, lasting change in literacy outcomes by building a solid MTSS framework that aligns with the Science of Reading.

šŸ’”Ā Bonus Insight:Ā Sarah shares a powerful end-of-year strategy involving extra practice folders that helped close gaps just in time. Stephanie offers a must-do action step: schedule your cross-grade data meetings now!

šŸ‘„Ā About Today’s Guests:

  • Stephanie Stollar Founder of the Reading Science Academy and a consultant helping schools align instruction with the Science of Reading. šŸ”— Website:Ā Reading Science Academy šŸ“˜ Courses & Membership:Ā Reading Science Academy Programs

  • Sarah Brown MTSS consultant, founder of System Impact Consulting, and co-author ofĀ Effective Universal Instruction. She supports schools in making data-driven decisions to improve instruction. šŸ”— Website:Ā System Impact Consulting šŸ“„ Free Resource:Ā MTSS Data Academy Tools šŸ“§ Contact:Ā [email protected]

šŸŽ‰Ā Big News: The Reading League will be usingĀ MTSS for Reading ImprovementĀ for its nationalĀ Summer Book Study — keep an eye out for resources and discussion opportunities hosted through local chapters!

šŸ”—Ā Pre-Order the Book:

  • Pre-order on AmazonĀ (link will update when live)

  • Pre-order on Solution Tree

šŸ’¬Ā Let’s Connect: If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag meĀ @literacyedventures. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway!

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