Listen "S5 E17 - MTSS for Reading with Stephanie Stollar"
Episode Synopsis
In this interview episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn speaks with educational consultant Stephanie Stollar about Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for reading improvement. Stephanie distinguishes MTSS from traditional RTI approaches, explaining that MTSS is a comprehensive systems change framework focused on using universal screening data to evaluate and improve Tier 1 classroom instruction rather than simply identifying students for separate interventions. She emphasises that effective MTSS requires skill-based targeted instruction aligned between classroom and intervention settings, flexible grouping based on student needs rather than rigid program fidelity, and the understanding that many reading difficulties stem from inadequate core instruction rather than individual student deficits. Stephanie provides practical guidance for schools of all sizes, including how small schools can leverage creative staffing solutions and cross-grade grouping, while emphasising that student outcome data, not adult actions, should drive all instructional decisions. Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch! Are your students good readers, but poor spellers? If so, you are not alone. Spelling Success in Action addresses phonics, orthography, and morphology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how our language system works. Find out how you can help your students move beyond guessing and memorisation at https://www.jocelynseamereducation.com/spelling2 Quick LinksJocelyn Seamer Education HomepageThe Resource RoomYoutube channelFacebook Page#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics
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