Bonus Episode: Reading Assessment Done Right with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn

From Reading Road Trip by International Dyslexia Association Ontario

January 2, 2026 · 42 min · Season 4 · Episode 11

About this episode

This bonus episode features a discussion between co-authors Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn about their upcoming book on reading assessment.

Buckle up. This surprise, between-seasons bonus episode of Reading Road Trip goes behind the scenes of the soon-to-be-released book Reading Assessment Done Right. Kate Winn steps out from the host role and into the guest seat alongside co-author Dr. Stephanie Stollar. Together, Kate and Stephanie candidly discuss why they wrote the book, how the collaboration came together, and the real questions about assessment and instruction that shaped it. It’s an insider look at the thinking behind the book, with practical reflections educators can bring back to their own classrooms. Our work at IDA Ontario, which is a registered charity, depends on the generosity of people like you. If you find the podcast helpful, please consider supporting our organization. Show Notes: We All Love by Julie Flett – A beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating care, connection, and love, shared as part of this episode’s land acknowledgement and commitment to amplifying Indigenous artists. Reading Assessment Done Right – The soon-to-be-released book by Kate Winn and Dr. Stephanie Stollar that anchors this bonus episode, exploring how assessment can be used to inform instruction and improve reading…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Kate Winn

Topics covered

reading assessment
education
collaboration
instruction
Indigenous artists

Keywords

reading assessment
education
instruction
collaboration
Indigenous artists
Literacy and Learning Conference

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Dyslexia Association Ontario

Books & works: Reading Assessment Done Right, We All Love