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Inside Today’s Video: Learn step-by-step how to give a DIBELS-style reading passage assessment. See a demonstration with a child reading aloud, learn what to listen for, and access free UFLI reading assessments. Perfect for parents and educators who want accurate, meaningful reading data without overwhelming students.

Discover how word recognition assessments, like the San Diego Quick Assessment, give valuable insight into your students’ reading skills. Learn how to use the data to guide instruction, build confidence, and turn hesitant decoders into confident, joyful readers.

Yesterday, I guided you through how to administer a phonics decoding assessment. Today, we're going to discuss what to do with the results! Once you have completed the assessment, you'll have a clear understanding of which phonics patterns your child or student has mastered, and which ones require further instruction. 🧩 In today's video, I will show you how to: ✅ Analyze the results ✅ Identify your learner's next instructional focus ✅ Create a simple and effective reading pl

📽 New Video Alert! The start to my Diving Into Reading Instruction Series Today I’m sharing a video that walks you through how to give the Phonics Encoding Assessment! ✏️ Tomorrow we will look at what to do with this information, and how to use this information to create a reading plan for your child or student. For this demonstration, I used The Measured Mom - Science of Reading 's free assessment, which you can find here for free  👉 https://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-pho

📚 New Series Alert: Diving into Reading Instruction: The Tips to Getting Started 📚 I’m so excited to kick off a brand-new series all about the essentials of getting started with reading instruction! 🌟 The videos can be found under video tutorials. In this series, we’ll explore how to:  🔹 Use effective assessment techniques to identify student needs  🔹 Lay the groundwork for strong instruction through engaging auditory and visual drills  🔹 Thoughtfully plan reading passa