Igniting Change: Implementing Science of Reading-Aligned Assessment and Intervention

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Description:

This comprehensive webinar provides school psychologists with a deep dive into evidence-based practices for identifying and supporting students with reading-related learning disabilities. The session begins by examining national reading trends and the urgent need for improved instruction, highlighting concerning declines in NAEP reading scores. Participants are guided through the Science of Reading framework, including the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough’s Rope. The presenters offer detailed case studies and data analysis to illustrate how to interpret assessment results and distinguish between different types of reading difficulties. Emphasis is placed on selecting SoR-aligned assessment tools and linking results directly to instruction. Informal diagnostic tools such as PAST and QPS are discussed as essential complements to standardized testing. The webinar also reviews the importance of implementation fidelity and intensity in reading interventions. By the end, participants will be equipped with practical tools and insights to more effectively evaluate and support struggling readers.

Released in May 2025, this individual webinar can be purchased for $50 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the NASP Practice Model. Schoolpsych.com’s recorded webinars are non-refundable. Attendees who complete this 2-hour webinar will receive 2 NASP-Approved CPD credits.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the Science of Reading framework and how it can be used to assess and support students with reading difficulties.

2. Identify key components of SoR-aligned assessments and review both standardized and informal diagnostic tools to inform instruction.

3. Review evidence-based principles for implementing effective reading interventions.

Presenter Bios:

Jana Parker, LEP, ABSNP, ADHD-CCSP

Jana Parker is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, founder of Mind by Design, a multidisciplinary group practice in California, and owns Empower LEP, a resource for school psychologists transitioning into private practice. After working in school districts for 16 years as a school psychologist and special education administrator, she took the leap into full-time private practice and founded Mind by Design. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her Master’s Degree in School Psychology from San Francisco State University. She has been a Licensed Educational Psychologist since 2011 and actively practicing since 2013.

Jana is a Board Certified School Neuropsychologist and a Certified ADHD Professional. She specializes in evaluating learning disabilities, ADHD, processing issues, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and other challenges that impact learning. She also coaches parents on how to navigate the educational system. Jana has presented at local, state, and national conferences, served as the 2022 President of the Santa Clara County Association of School Psychologists, and leads Empower LEP, a collaborative group supporting private practice psychologists across California and beyond.

Michelle Storie, Ph.D.

Michelle Storie, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed psychologist and permanently certified school psychologist. She has served as Director and Coordinator of the Syracuse University Psychoeducational Teaching Laboratory since 2000. Dr. Storie is an Associate Professor in the Counseling and Psychological Services Department at the State University of New York at Oswego and is Coordinator of the School Psychology Program. She has eighteen years of experience as a school psychologist, and has worked in urban, suburban, and rural school districts. Dr. Storie is Conference Chairperson of The Reading League and is one of its founding board members. She is a member of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities and is on the Professional Advisory Board of the Learning Disabilities Association of America.

Dr. Storie also serves as Secretary for the Trainers of School Psychology New York chapter. Dr. Storie runs a part-time private practice, where she specializes in assessment of dyslexia, anxiety, and ADHD in children, adolescents, and college students. Dr. Storie also conducts professional development for school districts on dyslexia and the Science of Reading. She earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Syracuse University in 2001 and has continued to adjunct at Syracuse University since that time. Dr. Storie’s research interests include dyslexia screenings, evidence-based practices for assessment and intervention of reading deficits, educator knowledge of effective reading practices, and impact of professional development aligned with Science of Reading on student outcomes.

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