Making Sense of Reading Assessments with Michelle Hosp

Episode 234 Michelle Hosp joins us to break down the different types of literacy assessments within an MTSS framework in the most approachable way. We talk: universal screeners diagnostics progress monitoring formative assessments Most importantly, we talk about when and why to use each one. Michelle helps us shift the question from “Which test should I give?” to “What do I need to know to help my students grow?” We also dig in to the power of curriculum-based measures (CBM) , what makes assessment data meaningful, and how schools can align their resources to actually make a difference. If you're feeling overwhelmed by data or unsure how to use it effectively, this episode will help you think more clearly about assessments and walk away empowered to use your data to help all your students become readers. Resources The ABCs of CBM: A Practical Guide to Curriculum-Based Measurement National Center on Intensive Intervention Data Teaming Tools If you’re enjoying Melissa & Lori Love Literacy , bring us to your school or event. We offer keynotes, presentations, and live podcast-style sessions focused on practical, science of reading–aligned strategies aligned to our podcast and book, The Literacy 50 . Email LiteracyPodcast@greatminds.org to learn more. Get free resources and updates at literacypodcast.com .

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Making Sense of Reading Assessments with Michelle Hosp is an episode from Melissa and Lori Love Literacy by Supported by Great Minds .

This episode is 54:15 long.

This episode was published on Aug 29, 2025.

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