Assessment In Special Education: A Practical Approach, 3/E by Roger Pierangelo, Ph.D. and George A. Giuliani	List Price: $91.80
This text presents a uniquely practical approach to the topic of Assessment in Special Education. The authors organize the material into a “real-world story,” by having each part and chapter of the text reflect the linear chronology of the assessment process used in schools.   Unlike other books, this text is organized chronologically to present the overall process in a “straight line” – a practical and useful pedagogy in itself for the novice teacher. The text provides the practical tools necessary for a new teacher to understand the process of assessment in schools and then learn how to put it all together. It provides future special educators comprehensive coverage of the latest tests and evaluation procedures for all areas of exceptionality – for every age group – for students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.   Chapters 7 through 20 take  a linear process of assessment that has a beginning, middle, and an end, familiarizing the reader with the chronology of the assessment process used in schools. Prepares readers to engage in the most recent updated requirements on IEP development, along with information about IEP determination and classification.  Includes a full, unique chapter on writing reports (Chapter 18). Includes a thorough discussion of all of the major new tests used in school systems as well as samples of actual assessment, evaluation, and procedure forms used in school systems.    This gives readers a firm grasp of both formal and informal assessment instruments so they can make informed decisions about which technique or tool is best suited to each student. Thorough coverage of areas of statistics accompanied by a focus on the practical application of assessment in schools, providing readers with a thorough discussion of interpretation of results, diagnosing a suspected disability, writing a professional report, making recommendations from the data, presenting results to parents, and attending the eligibility committee meetings. Provides an extensive chapter on legal cases and federal laws to ensure readers are aware of the legislative implications on assessment in special education (Chapter 2). Offers the most up-to-date information (in Chapter 15) on the assessment of learning disabilities, mental retardation, and emotional disabilities while also providing readers a hands-on opportunity to take test data and learn its practical application both in writing and recommendations. Discusses practical approaches to parent-teacher conferences making readers more aware of the sensitivity required in discussing test results with parents. Takes readers step-by-step through identification of a high-risk child to placement of that child. Chapter 1. Introduction to Assessment Chapter 2. Legal Issues in Assessment Chapter 3. Methods of Assessment and Testing Considerations Chapter 4. Basic Statistical Concepts Chapter 5. Validity and Reliability Chapter 6. Scoring Terminology Used in Assessment Chapter 7. The Child Study Team and Prereferral Strategies Chapter 8. The Multidisciplinary Team and Parental Participation in the Assessment Process Chapter 9. Assessment of Academic Achievement Chapter 10. Assessment of Intelligence Chapter 11. Assessment of Behavior Chapter 12. Assessment of Perceptual Behaviors Chapter 13. Assessment of Speech and Language Chapter 14. Early Childhood Assessment Chapter 15. Other Areas of Assessment Chapter 16. Determining Whether a Disability Exists Chapter 17. Response to Intervention Chapter 18. Writing a Comprehensive Report in Special Education Chapter 19. Eligibility Procedures for Special Education Services Chapter 20. Development of the IEP
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