Assessment In Special And Inclusive Education 11th Edition is an ideal resource for learning to assess students with special needs. The book explores how to administer and interpret assessment results, as well as how to use these results in developing effective plans for instruction. It presents assessment through evaluation of curriculum-based decisions involving the student’s environment, teachers, peers, and family. This edition includes new material on evidence-based practices and functional behavioral assessment.
This widely respected text provides comprehensive coverage of assessment and evaluation for students with mild to severe disabilities. Practical and user-friendly, the text helps readers understand the purpose of assessment, how to select appropriate tests, how to administer tests, and how to interpret test results. This edition provides important updates throughout on such topics as include RTI, evidence-based practice, diversity and student characteristics, high-stakes testing, and legal issues.
Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education, 11th Edition, continues to incorporate this basic principle with a focus on tangible and manageable assessment practices that are grounded in current research. This edition features new chapters on data-based decision making, motivating students to work toward their goals, and the use of the Internet in educational assessment. A variety of practical tools―including classroom examples, sample scenarios, forms, rubrics, and checklists―are included throughout the text to help readers immediately apply what they are learning.
This edition has been updated to reflect current federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidelines as well as changes in the field. New material includes an expanded discussion of response to intervention (RTI), including a review of its history and development, updated information about No Child Left Behind and IDEA 2004, new learning objectives for each chapter, and updates on best practices.
Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education, Eleventh Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of the latest testing practices and procedures for students with disabilities. The text’s research-based approach, combined with its practical applications, makes it an essential resource for preparing educators to be skilled assessors who can make informed decisions and collaborate effectively with parents and teachers on behalf of students.
Theory, research and practice in special education have evolved substantially over the last decade. This new edition of the most comprehensive special education assessment text reflects these changes, with expanded coverage of assessment in inclusive settings, technology, and formative assessments; a greater emphasis on collaboration with regular educators; and updated discussions on legal issues and ethical practices. In addition to providing a solid foundation in assessment principles and practices, this book assists readers in developing the skills they need to individualize their approach to each student.
Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education, Eleventh Edition provides a comprehensive overview of assessment practices in special and inclusive education. The text addresses history, ethical issues, and the latest legal mandates, as well as comprehensive coverage of diagnostic and progress monitoring tools. It also features information on both group and individualized assessments. The Eleventh Edition is updated to align with current practices, including increased coverage of response to intervention (RTI) and progress monitoring.