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About Stephanie ->

Meet Stephanie– a literacy leader, author, and MTSS expert helping schools boost reading outcomes.

Events ->

Join Stephanie for virtual and in-person keynotes, workshops, and trainings that inspire and equip educators.

Work With Stephanie ->

Partner with Stephanie for coaching, consulting, community, and tailored professional development.

Courses

PreK-12 ->

Reading Science Academy

An exclusive membership program for classroom teachers, leaders, and administrators ready to deepen their understanding and application of reading science.

MTSS Course

A step-by-step course for literacy leaders, coaches, and teachers responsible for implementing MTSS in the classroom.

MTSS Facilitator Collaborative

Support your team in implementing the book MTSS for Reading Improvement with monthly live guidance from the authors.

Higher Ed ->

Effective Use of the CORE Teaching Reading Sourcebook

Apply the science of reading with the CORE Sourcebook through self-paced learning, practical tools, and collaborative support.

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Books

Free Resources

PreK-12 ->

Plans for Small Group Instruction

Free grouping worksheets, assessment audit templates, a progress monitoring guide, and more to help classroom teachers get started.

Practical Tools for Effective Instruction

Free routines and checklists to help educators bring the science of reading into their classroom starting today.

Introduction to the Science of Reading

Watch a 13-minute video, complete with printable handouts educators can use to advocate for the science of reading with administrators and parents.

Higher Ed ->

Higher Ed Resource Library

Free resources to help you get started in your quest to prepare future educators.

Stronger Together: The Alliance for Reading Science in Higher Education (STARS-HE)

An evidence-based training and advocacy group for professors working to bring the science of reading to frontline classrooms.

The Blog ->

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The 7 Best Books on MTSS: Essential Reads for Teachers and School Leaders

Discover the best books on MTSS for educators. Learn how to design effective Tier 1–3 systems, improve instruction, and implement the science of reading.

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Blog

Learn more about the theoretical, practical, and real-world application of MTSS and the science of reading.

Should You LoveCATs?

Early literacy screening is one of the most important educational technologies available today. I believe districts are not taking advantage of the full opportunity available in universal screening when they choose to use Computer Adaptive Tests (CATs).

Ode to MOY

The middle of the school year is a great time to stop and take stock of the path you are on. Middle of year screening results provide useful information for planning what Tier 1 reading instruction should look like for the second half of the school year.

Holiday 2022 SOR Booklist

Get Dr. Stephanie Stollar's top picks for Science of Reading Titles for Reading and Gifting!

Small Group Q & A

As teachers move away from balanced literacy instruction grounded in using leveled text and "word solving" based on the text's meaning, syntax, and visual information, several practical questions emerge about classroom grouping practices.

Do We Stop Making Sense When We Assess With Nonsense Words?

I recently posted a video about my love of the Nonsense Word Fluency assessment that generate lots of questions and discussion. People asked for a document that included the points I had made in the video. I couldn't find anything, so I'm attempting a summary here.

Blinded With Science?

If you’ve been following the recent conversation about phonemic awareness, you may be experiencing a range of thoughts and emotions that include avoidance, confusion, and disappointment. I’ve felt all of those, and more!