Teaching the Teachers With Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller

In Season 4, Episode 2, Dr. Truckenmiller joins All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke for an in-depth conversation about implementing research-backed literacy practices sustainably in real-world classroom settings. 

Dr. Truckenmiller currently collaborates with school districts to improve decision-making based on writing and reading assessment within the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework, ensuring all students receive equitable access to evidence-based instruction, according to their strengths and needs. She shares her expertise in applying the science of reading with listeners, including actionable information about: 

• Appropriately using assessment to select appropriate and specific interventions
• Reframing assessments to better serve all students
• Using subskill analysis to better approach instructional targets
• Cohesively connecting reading and writing instruction 

For links to resources referenced in the episode, explore the show notes.

About Adrea Truckenmiller

Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller serves as an associate professor at Michigan State University, where she conducts research in the special education and school psychology programs. She is also the co-developer of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) master’s degree program and currently collaborates with school districts to improve decision-making based on writing and reading assessment within the MTSS framework.