When the Numbers Don’t Tell the Story: Rethinking Timed Reading Assessments

Send us Fan MailTimed one-minute benchmark assessments have become a cornerstone of literacy instruction, but are we getting the full picture for students with speech impairments? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores how these common assessments can blur the lines between decoding difficulties and speech challenges. Listen as she unpacks strategies for fair and accurate assessment, discusses collaboration with speech-language pathologists, and offers practical tips to ensure every reader’s abilities are truly understood.Check out more at www.ginapepin.comand on InstagramSupport the show