Sharron Stroman gives Jacob & Kailey a guided tour of her journey as a teacher and school leader focused on early literacy. Sharron is an education professional of nearly 3 decades who currently serves as a senior professional learning consultant with NWEA. Topics include the science of reading, resilience as a school leader, and why Sharron returned to school to become a structured literacy dyslexia specialist.

Aligned to the science of reading, MAP Reading Fluency with Coach delivers a K-5 reading assessment and tutoring solution designed to improve student reading growth.

MAP Reading Fluency with Coach is a K-5 reading assessment and tutoring solution aligned to the science of reading.

Learn how a Houston County, GA school used efficient, timely data from MAP Reading Fluency to deliver instructional support and save on testing time.

See how Bonaire Elementary School in Georgia used MAP Reading Fluency to address foundational skills and create far-reaching benefits for their students.

Explore how Naperville 203 in Illinois revamped its fluency assessments from individual sessions to efficient, objective MAP Reading Fluency. By embracing rich, instant data, teachers optimized instruction, leading to significant student progress.

This article summarizes the foundational research and scholarship on early word recognition, discusses strategies and tactics for putting the science of reading into practice, and includes numerous useful tips and best practices from an experienced reading interventionist.