xviii, 670 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 622-652) and indexes.
Contents
Pt. I. Introduction to special education assessment -- Special education assessment -- The assessment process -- pt. II. Assessment skills for special educators -- Selection of assessment tools -- Standardized tests -- Informal assessment -- Curriculum-based classroom assessment techniques -- pt. III. Assessment of general performance areas -- School performance -- Learning aptitude -- Specific learning abilities and strategies -- Classroom behavior -- pt. IV. Assessment of academic areas -- Reading -- Mathematics -- Written language -- Oral language and bilingual assessment -- pt. V. Special considerations -- Parent and family involvement / -- Eleanor W. Lynch -- Early childhood assessment / -- Laura J. Hall -- Assessment for transition education and planning / -- John R. Johnson.