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Breaking the Pyramid Myth: Rethinking MTSS for Reading Growth

Literacy Matters Empowered Conversations - Season 4 Episode 11 Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Dr. Sarah Brown reveal how to rethink MTSS and break free from the “pyramid myth” in the latest episode of Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations. Drawing on insights from their book MTSS for Reading Improvement: A Leader’s Toolkit for Schoolwide Success, they share practical strategies for strengthening Tier 1 instruction, using data effectively, and aligning resources to support all readers. This episode challenges common misconceptions and offers leaders actionable steps to drive sustainable, schoolwide reading growth. About our guests: Dr. Stephanie Stollar has spent over three decades advancing literacy through systems-level change, evidence-based practices, and educator support. She is founder of the Reading Science Academy and co-author of MTSS for Reading Improvement: A Leader’s Toolkit for Schoolwide Success (Solution Tree, 2025). A former Assistant Professor at Mount St. Joseph University and Vice President at Acadience Learning, she now serves on the Executive Team of the Evidence Advocacy Center and continues to mentor educators nationwide to ensure every student achieves reading success. Sarah Brown, PhD, is the President of System Impact Consulting and co-author of the books, Effective Universal Instruction, and the new book, MTSS for Reading Improvement. She empowers schools to maximize reading growth through data-driven MTSS with her MTSS Data Academy. She served in roles including the Bureau Chief leading Special Education and MTSS implementation for Iowa, Special Education Director, Professional Learning Administrator, and School Psychologist. She’s led customer education and MTSS within K-12 education technology companies. About our host: Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, distinguished educational leader, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her achievements. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears’ Get Set for School’s Language and Literacy curriculum, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement award. In 2017, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Literacy Matters and Guests 01:53 The Importance of MTSS for Reading Improvement 03:34 Role of Tier 1 Literacy Practices 08:16 Understanding the MTSS Framework 10:24 Common Mistakes in MTSS Implementation 13:36 System-Level Approaches to Reading Instruction 19:21 Early Identification of Reading Difficulties 22:38 Supporting Older Students in Reading 23:07 Effective Interventions in Literacy Education 25:13 Data-Driven Decision Making in Interventions 28:50 Integrating MTSS and Structured Literacy 32:06 Action Steps for School Leaders 34:43 Empowering Students Through Literacy 35:48 The Importance of Literacy Access Contact Us: https://www.lwtears.com/ Social Media: Facebook: / lwtears Instagram: / lwtears LinkedIn: / lwtears Pinterest: / lwtears Learning Without Tears ©2025