Stephanie Stollar Consulting

01/10/2026

I’m so excited for the official launch next week of Reading Assessment Done Right!

01/09/2026

Solution Tree is hosting Sarah Brown and I at two-day events about our book, MTSS For Reading Improvement, at several locations around the country. I hope to see you there!

One of the leading K-12 education companies, Solution Tree offers professional development, online courses, and education books for teachers. Solution Tree works to raise student achievement and performance by providing customizable tools and strategies that empower educators and further teacher edu...

01/08/2026

CATs might look smart, but when it comes to early literacy, they don’t always tell you what you really need to know. 🧠

CATs measure achievement, not the essential early literacy skills that predict reading success.

When every student’s test path is different, you lose the consistency needed to make confident instructional decisions.

👉 Learn how to use your data to improve instruction in my new book, Reading Assessment Done Right.

Here is the link to order your copy: https://a.co/d/cVjcoxQ

01/07/2026

You’ve got one classroom, no extra adults, and a long list of student needs. ⁠
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I hear it all the time: “We can’t do skill-based groups here.” ⁠
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But what if you could? 👀⁠
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In the first episode of Tier 1 in Real Life, I’m breaking down how small schools and single-teacher grade levels can make flexible, skill-based grouping work, even without extra staff or extra hours.⁠
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💬 Drop your “We could never do that here” question in the comments. It might turn into our next episode!⁠
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📚 Want more support like this? ⁠
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Reading Science Academy is here for you.

01/07/2026

You’ve got one classroom, no extra adults, and a long list of student needs.

I hear it all the time: “We can’t do skill-based groups here.”

But what if you could? 👀

In the first episode of Tier 1 in Real Life, I’m breaking down how small schools and single-teacher grade levels can make flexible, skill-based grouping work, even without extra staff or extra hours.

💬 Drop your “We could never do that here” question in the comments. It might turn into our next episode!

📚 Want more support like this?

Reading Science Academy is here for you.

01/06/2026

Feeling stretched thin? Educators’ working memory has limits.

Every decision, correction, and transition pulls from it.

These 4 small shifts protect your cognitive bandwidth so you can focus on your students, not your to-do list:

🧠 Teach from routines.

Predictable lesson structures free up your brain for student observation.

📋 Use monitoring checklists.

Plan how you’ll circulate and give feedback before class starts.

💬 Prep language supports.

Have correction prompts or example words ready so you can focus on students, not on what to say next.

🛞 Don’t reinvent the wheel.

You don’t have to start from scratch. Use proven resources and tools that work.

My K–12 Resource Library includes templates, routines, and guides designed to make teaching smoother and more sustainable, so you can focus on the students in front of you, not what to do next.

Unlock the entire library here → https://www.stephaniestollar.com/prek-12/free-resources?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=PreK12+Resources

01/02/2026

I can’t wait for the release of our Scholastic Teachers book Reading Assessment Done Right!

Check out Reading Road Trip for a sneak peek into the book and a behind the scenes tour of the details about writing it! I think it was fun for This Mom Loves by Kate Winn to be on the other side of the mic!

Buckle up. 🚗 A surprise bonus podcast episode of Reading Road Trip goes behind the scenes of the soon-to-be-released book Reading Assessment Done Right. This Mom Loves by Kate Winn joins as a guest with Stephanie Stollar Consulting, with Una Malcolm asking the questions.

Listen on your favourite podcast app or at https://reading-roadtrip.castos.com/episodes/bonus-episode-reading-assessment-done-right-with-dr-stephanie-stollar-and-kate-winn

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

Pre-order your copy of Reading Assessment Done Right here: https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/reading-assessment-done-right-9798225011703.html?eml=SES/smd/20251218/Twitter/Feed/img/edu/quote/&linkId=890577606&fbclid=IwdGRleAOzaNpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeoGRX9wC-SbbCqgGdWUn3o9vAfr4N_9n-82IR9ldMEiQsdfYTCYjTiakIS3U_aem_XoMrhDpx0bfeuW23DD_C0w

📚 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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