Assessment of Exceptional Students
Assessment of Exceptional Students

Author: Ronald L. Taylor

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 604

ISBN-13:

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Details principles of educational assessment and describes instruments used for assessment. Part I introduces psychological and educational assessment and addresses practical considerations, and Part II looks at tools including observation and criterion-referenced testing. Parts III and IV review sp

The School Psychologist and the Exceptional Child
The School Psychologist and the Exceptional Child

Author: Geraldine T. Scholl

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780865861534

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Intended for use with students preparing for careers in school psychology, the text assumes little familiarity with special education and focuses on those aspects of special education of greatest relevance for the assessment process. The book is divided into two major parts: Part I, "General Considerations," includes a brief description of the changing role of the school psychologist, an overview of assessment, and the use of informal procedures as assessment tools. Part II, "Areas of Exceptionality," reviews the specialized characteristics and needs of each category of exceptional pupils. The document contains the following studies: "The Role and Function of the School Psychologist" (G. Scholl); "The Process of Assessment" (P. Elitov); "Non-Test-Based Approaches to Assessment" (E. Oka and G. Scholl); "The Gifted and Talented" (A. Swan); "Mental Retardation" (J. Ardizzone and G. Scholl); "Learning Disabilities" (E. Mollen); "The Emotionally Disturbed" (R. Brown); "Physical and Multiple Handicaps" (S. Tindall and G. Scholl); "Hearing Impairments" (J. Harrison); "Visual Impairments" (G. Scholl); and "Communication Disorders" (G. Scholl and Y. Loucks). (DB)

Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process
Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process

Author: Roger Pierangelo

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2007-11-13

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1452239789

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"Short and to the point—a huge advantage! Easy to read and understand, and a great reference. This book is a must-have for every school building in every district!" —Rachel Aherns, Collaborative Resource Teacher Summit Middle School, Johnston, IA Build your knowledge of how the assessment process works! This compact handbook provides general and special education teachers with clear information about the types of assessments that help determine student eligibility for special education services. Written by legal and special education experts, this guide defines disability categories and explains applicable federal regulations as they relate to the assessment process in special education. The authors outline a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive evaluations based on observation, interviews, and testing. This indispensable resource clarifies the teacher′s role in the referral process and also covers: The components of a professional evaluation report Student behavior during assessment Making presentations to an Individualized Education Program committee An ideal step-by-step reference for instructors who have not had specific training in assessing students with special needs, Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process helps educators make the most effective use of available assessment options.

Handbook of Psychoeducational Assessment
Handbook of Psychoeducational Assessment

Author:

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2001-04-17

Total Pages: 541

ISBN-13: 0080533809

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The Handbook of Psychoeducational Assessment is a practical guide for educational and psychological professionals using norm-referenced tests in the ability, achievement, and behavioral assessment of children. Written by key individuals involved in the construction and evolution of the most widely used tests, this book provides critical information on the nature and scope of commonly used tests, their reliability and validity, administration, scoring and interpretation, and on how the tests may differ and complement each other in their utility with specific populations. Part 1 of the Handbook of Psychoeducational Assessment focuses on ability assessment and the use of full battery intelligence tests as well as brief scales and short forms. Part 2 discusses achievement and the expanded role of psychologists in consultation with educators. Part 3 covers behavior assessment with special attention given to discussion of which tests are most suitable for assessing specific behavioral problems such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression. The final section recognizes the importance of context and person sensitive assessment practices, discussing cross-cultural assessment, neuropsychological assessment, and the usefulness of dynamic assessment for program planning and intervention delivery. Key Features: - Covers the most commonly used and newest assessment instruments - Describes the nature, scope, reliability, and validity of each test - Discusses the administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests - Provides empirical findings on patterns of performance with tested populations - Includes case studies to highlight the utility of specific tests for specific populations - Illustrates new developments in instrumentation and unique features - Covers the most commonly used and newest assessment instruments - Describes the nature, scope, reliability, and validity of each test - Discusses the administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests - Provides empirical findings on patterns of performance with tested populations - Includes case studies to highlight the utility of specific tests for specific populations - Illustrates new developments in instrumentation and unique features

The Complete Guide to Special Education
The Complete Guide to Special Education

Author: Linda Wilmshurst

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-08-13

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 0470646888

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Provides an insider's view of the special education process for parents and teachers This book explores the special education process-from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for special needs children. Step by step the authors reveal the stages of identification, assessment, and intervention, and help readers to better understand special needs children's legal rights and how to become an active, effective member of a child's educational team. Grounded in more than twenty-five years of working with parents and educators, the authors provide significant insight into what they have learned about the special education. This book fills the gap in the literature for the millions of children receiving special education services and the parents who are clamoring for information on this topic. Includes valuable tools, checklists, sample forms, and advice for working with special education students Demystifies the special education process, from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for children New editions covers Response-to-Intervention (RTI), a new approach to diagnosing learning disabilities in the classroom; expanded coverage of autism spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder; and a revamped Resources section.