Welcome to The Reading Symphony!
I’m so glad you’re here!
If you’ve ever listened to your child’s reading and thought:
“Something isn’t clicking… but I don’t know what.”
—You’re in the right place.
This is where you get:
Clear, evidence-based answers about how reading actually works, all without the overwhelm.
What You’ll Get
Clarity
Understand decoding, fluency, and comprehension in plain English.
Insight
Make sense of reading data like DIBELS, Acadience, and benchmarks.
Action
Know exactly:
what your child needs
what instruction they should be getting
what to say to your school
how to help at home (simply and effectively)
What to Expect
Each week:
A practical, no-fluff post to help you understand your child’s reading and what to do next.
Throughout the month:
Real parent questions, answered clearly
Simple at-home supports
Advocacy language you can actually use
❤️ Want More Support?
Check out my website for parent support services.
deeper breakdowns of reading profiles
step-by-step guidance for specific challenges
specific language to use when advocating for your child
Think: a literacy expert in your corner.
Meet Katie
I’m a literacy leader, educator, and founder of The Reading Symphony.
I’ve spent 20+ years teaching, leading schools, and building literacy systems that work. I’ve taught nearly every grade K–12 and now support schools and families in aligning to the science of reading.
I’m also a parent—which is why this matters so much to me.
Parents deserve clarity. Kids deserve instruction that works.
Start Here
1️⃣ Scan the archive of weekly posts for a topic that matches your child’s needs
2️⃣ Listen to the podcast
3️⃣ Want daily tips and strategies? Follow me on @thereadingsymphony
💡 One Thing to Hold Onto
Reading struggles do not have to be mysterious.
They are diagnosable.
And they are fixable with the right instruction.
I’m really glad you’re here.
—Katie
