In this podcast, Dr. Ruth Kaminski, coauthor of Acadience® Learning K–6 and other respected assessments, will discuss the many aspects of assessment that make it a meaningful and essential tool for preventing reading disabilities and promoting reading success.Join us as we talk with Dr. Kaminski about the reasons educators should rely upon assessment for curriculum alignment, progress monitoring, and classroom planning.We’ll explore:The critical nature of assessmentWho should be assessed, when, and how often?How assessment can help teachers align their reading instruction with the science of readingThe various features of assessment that make it meaningful for teachers