# 84. Reading Assessment Done Right with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/84-reading-assessment-done-right-with-dr-stephanie-stollar-and-kate-winn Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/84-reading-assessment-done-right-with-dr-stephanie-stollar-and-kate-winn.md Podcast: [Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627) Published: 2026-03-10T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.michelleandthecolorfulclassroom.com/podcast/84 Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/32132824-d9bc-4032-b990-e6f2ff75ea8b.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/episodes/84-reading-assessment-done-right-with-dr-stephanie-stollar-and-kate-winn Duration seconds: 2520 ## Resource Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn, co-authors of Reading Assessment Done Right unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in literacy instruction: assessment. Rather than viewing assessment as something teachers must check off their to-do list, they explain how high-quality reading assessments can empower educators and transform instruction. When assessment data is used thoughtfully and linked directly to instruction, it becomes a powerful tool for identifying student needs, targeting support, and ultimately changing reading outcomes. This episode is a must-listen for teachers, literacy coaches, interventionists, and school leaders who want to better understand how to use assessment data to drive meaningful instructional change. Key Takeaways: How assessment data can transform classroom decision-making Common mistakes schools make when using assessment data Why schools must sometimes de-implement ineffective assessments The four key types of reading assessment and how they work together: Universal Screening, Diagnostic Assessments, Progress Monitoring, Outcome Assessments How teachers can interpret assessment data and trends over time Resources: Book: Reading Assessment Done Right by Stephanie Stollar & Kate Winn Book: MTSS for Reading Improvement by Stephanie Stollar & Sarah Brown from Solution Tree (or on Amazon ) FREE Resource: The Reading MTSS Reflection Guide Previous Podcast Episode with Dr. Stollar: Episode 28. Clearing up Misconceptions around MTSS Previous Podcast Episode with Dr. Stollar: Episode 80. MTSS for Reading Improvement This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast! Connect with Dr. Stephanie Sto… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/episodes/84-reading-assessment-done-right-with-dr-stephanie-stollar-and-kate-winn/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/literacy-in-color-a-science-of-reading-aligned-podcast-for-educators-7060627/84-reading-assessment-done-right-with-dr-stephanie-stollar-and-kate-winn.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.