Reading MTSS Reflection Guide
This tool helps teams start or refine their MTSS implementation by guiding a structured reflection on current practices in reading instruction. Through collaborative evaluation of team structures, data use, and tiered supports, teams can identify strengths, uncover gaps, and set clear priorities for system improvement.
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Purchase materials to facilitate your own book study, including slides, talking points, discussion questions, facilitator's guide, and monthly virtual Q&A with the authors.
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Workshop December 12
Join Sarah and Stephanie for a full-day workshop on the book on December 12 near Chicago, Illinois.
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Transform your school’s reading outcomes through systematic implementation of the science of reading within a multitiered system of supports framework. This comprehensive guide provides over 50 practical tools that help leaders engineer robust support systems across all tiers. Move beyond individual interventions to create lasting, system-level improvements. This book is perfect for school leaders ready to bridge research and practice to achieve reading success for all students.
K–12 school leaders and administrators can use this book to:
- Engineer sustainable, systemwide reading improvement through MTSS
- Implement the science of reading at every tier of instruction
- Build effective team structures that drive lasting change
- Transform assessment data into actionable improvement plans
- Create cohesive support systems that benefit all readers
Meet the Authors
Sarah Brown
Sarah Brown, Ph.D. is the President of System Impact Consulting and co-author of the books, Effective Universal Instruction: An Action-Oriented Approach to Improving Tier 1 and MTSS for Reading Improvement: A Leaders’ Tool Kit for Schoolwide Success. During her career, Dr. Brown has had experience leading teams focused on high-quality customer education at FastBridge Learning and Illuminate Education and supporting MTSS and the FastBridge Product at Renaissance. Prior to joining corporate teams, Dr. Brown served in roles including as the Bureau Chief leading special education and MTSS implementation for the state of Iowa, district special education director, professional learning administrator, and school psychologist.
Stephanie Stollar
Dr. Stephanie Stollar is the author/editor of three books, MTSS for Reading Improvement, Promoting Effective MTSS Implementation and Reading Assessment Done Right. In 2020, Dr. Stollar founded Reading Science Academy, an online community where thousands of educators support each other to improve results in their classrooms. In 2025, Dr. Stollar co-founded MTSS Innovations to support effective MTSS implementation in all schools. In addition, Dr. Stollar serves on the Executive Team at the Evidence Advocacy Center, and is a co-founder of a national alliance for supporting reading science in higher education.
Through her ongoing educational workshops and extensive publications, Dr. Stollar continues to build the capacity of educators and education systems worldwide so every student can be lifted through literacy.
