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Universal Screening: Why Newer or Shinier May Not Necessarily Be Better

Released: March 26, 2025

The need for a proven assessment program as a universal screener is paramount to instructional integrity, regardless of the recommended assessment in your state. Educators need accurate data to inform instruction, recognize patterns, and help ALL students succeed academically.

Join this informative presentation where two Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) experts explore challenges and obstacles that can occur when schools are faced with a state approved list that doesn’t include their current universal screening tool. 

As our presenters discuss the features of a quality assessment, they’ll also share best practices so educators can make an informed decision when selecting an assessment or deciding to continue using an assessment. 

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN: 

  • What makes a quality assessment
  • The pitfalls of relying upon computer-adaptive screeners 
  • Why valid and reliable assessment is critical for successful core instruction and intervention 
  • How continued progress monitoring leads to improved student outcomes
  • Methods of making informed Instructional decisions according to the MTSS model
  • The need for historical data in making instructional decisions
  • The criteria and reference to determine the health of a school’s instructional systems

We hope you’ll join us for this interesting and impactful presentation! 

Presenters

Dr. Stephanie Stollar
Dr. Stephanie Stollar
Creator of The Reading Science Academy and assistant professor in the reading science program at Mount St. Joseph University

Dr. Stephanie Stollar is founder of Stephanie Stollar Consulting LLC and the creator of The Reading Science Academy. Dr. Stollar is a part-time assistant professor in the online reading science program at Mount St. Joseph University, and a founding member of a national alliance for supporting reading science in higher education. As a board member for the Innovations in Education Consortium, she collaboratively plans the annual MTSS Innovations in Education Conference. Dr. Stollar has worked as a school psychologist, an educational consultant, and as vice president for professional learning for Acadience® Learning Inc. She has provided professional development, conducted research and published in the areas of assessment, early intervention, and collaborative problem-solving. She is passionate about aligning practice to research and designing school systems to prevent reading failure.

Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Stollar
Sharon Dunn M.Ed.
Sharon Dunn M.Ed.
MTSS Leadership Consultant
Sharon Dunn is a former principal of a high-poverty elementary school. During her tenure as principal, her instructional expertise substantially improved reading outcomes, evidenced by improved ELA CAASPP results. Her leadership expertise and school data were highlighted in the DIBELS® (Acadience) Newsletter nationwide and the 95 Percent Group Overview Guide. She presented her school’s literacy improvement at the California Department of Education Title 1 Conference, the Association of California School Administrators Mid-State Conference, and the National ESEA Conference—2021 and 2022. Most recently, she and Dr. Stollar co-presented on MTSS at The Reading League Conference, NY. She is co-creator of the Facebook social learning group: Science of Reading for Administrators—What Teachers Want You to Know! She supports schools and districts with educational leadership for improved reading outcomes as a MTSS leadership consultant.
Learn more about Sharon Dunn M.Ed.

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