Schools collect large amounts of reading data, but translating that information into clear instructional decisions can be challenging. This session introduces the Quad Sort, a practical tool designed to illuminate patterns within FastBridge reading fluency data and transform progress-monitoring results into actionable insights for instruction. Participants will learn how to download reading fluency data from FastBridge, upload the data into the Quad Sort tool, and interpret the resulting analyses to better understand students’ reading needs. The Quad Sort organizes students based on key fluency indicators, helping educators quickly identify patterns in accuracy and rate to determine appropriate supports and instructional groupings. Through real examples and guided demonstrations, participants will see how the Quad Sort technique can bring clarity to reading data, streamline the process of grouping students, and support more targeted reading instruction. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for using existing assessment data to make more confident, data-informed decisions that illuminate the path toward improved reading outcomes.
Tyler Kitson is a nationally certified school psychologist and recognized leader in educational systems change. Tyler has led local, state, and national efforts to strengthen the school psychology workforce, streamline service delivery, and promote equity. He currently serves as the... Read More →
Schools collect large amounts of reading data, but translating that information into clear instructional decisions can be challenging. This session introduces the Quad Sort, a practical tool designed to illuminate patterns within FastBridge reading fluency data and transform progress-monitoring results into actionable insights for instruction. Participants will learn how to download reading fluency data from FastBridge, upload the data into the Quad Sort tool, and interpret the resulting analyses to better understand students’ reading needs. The Quad Sort organizes students based on key fluency indicators, helping educators quickly identify patterns in accuracy and rate to determine appropriate supports and instructional groupings. Through real examples and guided demonstrations, participants will see how the Quad Sort technique can bring clarity to reading data, streamline the process of grouping students, and support more targeted reading instruction. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for using existing assessment data to make more confident, data-informed decisions that illuminate the path toward improved reading outcomes.
Tyler Kitson is a nationally certified school psychologist and recognized leader in educational systems change. Tyler has led local, state, and national efforts to strengthen the school psychology workforce, streamline service delivery, and promote equity. He currently serves as the... Read More →
This session explores the use of art-based strategies as effective mental health interventions to support student engagement, emotional expression, and self-awareness. Participants will learn how creative, low-pressure art activities can help students communicate experiences that may be difficult to put into words, particularly those related to anxiety and trauma. The presentation will include practical, ready-to-use interventions that can be implemented in individual or small group settings, along with guidance on processing student work in a safe and supportive way.
Designed for school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and other mental health providers, this session emphasizes a strengths-based approach to supporting student well-being through creative expression. Participants will leave with concrete tools and ideas to integrate art-based techniques into their existing practice.
Mental Health Professional, Olathe School District
Katy Dorrell, LMSW, is a Mental Health Professional with the Olathe School District and has nine years of experience in education. She primarily works with elementary-aged students, and has experience serving students across all grade levels. Katy is passionate about helping students... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT Room 315
This session explores the use of art-based strategies as effective mental health interventions to support student engagement, emotional expression, and self-awareness. Participants will learn how creative, low-pressure art activities can help students communicate experiences that may be difficult to put into words, particularly those related to anxiety and trauma. The presentation will include practical, ready-to-use interventions that can be implemented in individual or small group settings, along with guidance on processing student work in a safe and supportive way.
Designed for school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and other mental health providers, this session emphasizes a strengths-based approach to supporting student well-being through creative expression. Participants will leave with concrete tools and ideas to integrate art-based techniques into their existing practice.
Mental Health Professional, Olathe School District
Katy Dorrell, LMSW, is a Mental Health Professional with the Olathe School District and has nine years of experience in education. She primarily works with elementary-aged students, and has experience serving students across all grade levels. Katy is passionate about helping students... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Room 315
