Next Steps in Literacy Instruction: Understanding Assessments & Multi-Tiered Support (Book Study Chapter 1)

In this kickoff episode of our book study series, we’re diving into the introduction of Next Steps in Literacy Instruction. I know… the introduction. It’s the part we’re all tempted to skip, right? But stay with us on this one. It is FULL of those “Oh wow… I needed that reminder” moments.We walk through the different types of assessments and what they actually mean for your classroom. Not just the names, but how to use them in a way that makes your teaching easier, not more overwhelming. We’re talking about:• Universal screeners• Diagnostic assessments• Progress monitoringAnd how all of that data can really guide your instruction in a meaningful way.We also break down MTSS in a way that just makes sense. Tier 1. Tier 2. Tier 3. What does strong core instruction actually look like? And how do we support students without feeling like we’re juggling a million things at once?If you’ve ever felt buried under assessment data or unsure how to make small groups truly work… you are not alone. We share practical ideas for differentiation, plus ways to support multilingual learners right alongside your core instruction.Oh! And we chat about some helpful tools like DIBELS and ESGI, along with a little bonus for listeners.This episode is one of those that grounds you. It brings you back to what really matters in literacy instruction and gives you simple, doable ways to move forward with confidence.Your next step starts here. 💛FIND THIS BOOK ON AMAZON (AFFILIATE LINK):NEXT STEPS IN LITERACY INSTRUCTIONFOLLOW US ON:Hilary Statum - Pencils to PigtailsDeedee Wills - Mrs. Wills KindergartenGRAB YOUR 2 MONTH FREE TRIAL ON ESGI (NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED):Use Code: RECESSKeywords: Literacy instruction, Next Steps in Literacy, teaching assessments, reading strategies, MTSS, Tiered support, DIBELS, ESGI, Deedee Wills, Hilary Statum, book study, elementary teaching, small group instruction, multilingual learners, evidence-based teaching