Presentation Intro: This session provides a clear overview of how reading is assessed and why these tools matter. We’ll look at the types of assessments commonly used, the growing work happening across provinces to use evidence-based assessment, and how this information helps support students who struggle with reading. Families will come away with a clearer sense of how reading progress is understood and supported.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Una Malcolm is the Chief Academic Officer of Dyslexia Canada, where she works collaboratively with partners across Canada to improve outcomes for all children through evidence-based literacy instruction. One of her main roles is serving as Project Lead for ONlit.org, an Ontario Ministry-funded website supporting educators with the revised Ontario Language Curriculum. Una is also part-time faculty at Mount St.Vincent University where she teaches in the graduate education program.