Praise for Reading Assessment Done Right

“The brilliance of Reading Assessment Done Right lies not only in its technical precision, but also in its insistence that prevention is possible, and that assessment is a lever by which we can achieve that goal. The result is not another book that describes assessment in the abstract, but in the concrete. It is a roadmap that insists on action―action that can be taken today, in your classroom.”

― PAM KASTNER, Ed.D., Literacy Consultant; Contributing Faculty Member, Mount Saint Joseph University’s Reading Science Doctoral Program; President of The Reading League Pennsylvania

“An important and highly useful book! This author ‘dream team’ (a practicing teacher and a teacher educator with deep knowledge of science of reading assessments) has created a go-to resource that I personally will use and recommend to everyone interested in optimal outcomes for all students.”

― JAN HASBROUCK, Ph.D., author/coeditor of Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing, Conquering Dyslexia, and Student-Focused Coaching

“Too often, we teachers give literacy assessments without really knowing what they measure or how the results should be used. This book cuts through the confusion, giving us the direction we need and answering the questions that most often come up. I’m grateful to Stollar and Winn for offering such a clear roadmap for reading assessment!”

― ANNA GEIGER, author of Reach All Readers: Using the Science of Reading to Transform Your Literacy Instruction, host of the Triple R Teaching podcast, and creator of The Measured Mom website

“Whether you find the word assessment desirable or inherently unpleasant, you need this book. Stollar and Winn address all aspects of assessment, focusing on using data to drive intervention and instruction, and, by doing so, fill a major gap in the professional literature. Most important, everything they suggest is backed by decades of research.”

― MATTHEW BURNS, Rose and Irving Fien Professor of Special Education and Assistant Director

“Assessment without purpose has failed our kids for decades. Reading Assessment Done Right flips the script by giving teachers tools to act, not just measure. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn deliver a roadmap for schools serious about prevention, precision, and results. Every educator in the building (including admin!) should read this.”

―KAREEM WEAVER, Executive Director, Fulcrum

“This foundational resource, a pure gem for teachers and leaders, is exactly what is needed to support effective use of assessments. Packed with evidence- and experience-based insights, it addresses common misconceptions and equips teams with the expertise to navigate the complexities of data-driven decision-making, ensuring every student’s literacy needs are met.”

― RENATA M. ARCHIE, Ed.D., Contributing Faculty, Graduate Reading Science Program, Mount St. Joseph University

“Reading Assessment Done Right equips educators with everything they need to select the right assessment tools, use them effectively, understand their purpose, and, most importantly, act on the data collected. Stollar and Winn seamlessly bridge research and practice, offering educators the tools and knowledge to unlock the reading potential of all students, including our English learners.”

― ANTONIO FIERRO, Ed.D., Founder and Principal, AA Fierro & Associates, LLC

“This is a must-read book that goes beyond foundational assessment principles. Stollar and Winn fill a major gap in professional materials for teachers by offering clear explanations and a practical process for using data to inform and design effective instruction.”

― ELSA CÁRDENAS-HAGAN, Ed.D., President, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center; author of Literacy Foundations for English Learners

“Finally, a book on reading assessment that is both informative and entertaining! Stollar and Winn have created a true masterpiece. They not only explain the essentials, but also provide clear, actionable steps for putting data to work in the classroom. It’s a must-have resource that every teacher, coach, and principal will return to again and again.”

― LINDSAY KEMENY, teacher and author of 7 Mighty Moves and Rock Your Literacy Block

“If I could roll back the hands of time, this is the book that I would Wanta professor to put into my hands as a pre-service teacher. Building and central office leaders, this is the text bywhichyou can organize the educators you serve for powerful assessment outcomes.”

― TRACY WHITE WEEDEN, Ed.D., Founder Upstream Education for All

“This book is for every teacher who cares about helping students learn to read. It is full of useful tips and insights. Read it twice and, if you are a leader, buy a copy for all your teachers. Each chapter provides evidencebasedpearls you can put into practice immediately to teach children to read successfully and do it in the most efficient way possible.”

― AMANDA VANDERHEYDEN, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Product Officer, SpringMath Accelerate

“Stephanie and Kate show that reading assessment, when done right, is a powerful tool that helps teachers understand and support every student. They highlight how the right data, gathered with clarity and purpose, points teachers toward instruction that changes outcomes. This book is a celebration of assessment used in the service of students!”

― UNA MALCOLM, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer, Dyslexia Canada