LINKing Authentic Assessment and Early Childhood Intervention: Best Measures for Best Practices

LINKing Authentic Assessment and Early Childhood Intervention: Best Measures for Best Practices
ISBN-10
1598570471
ISBN-13
9781598570472
Category
Education
Pages
380
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Brookes Publishing Company
Authors
Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, John T. Neisworth, Stephen J. Bagnato

Description

How can early childhood professionals make informed decisions while selecting assessment materials that meet recommended practices? Use the new edition of this essential reference, the only book with professional rating and reviews of 80 authentic, widely used assessment tools for children birth - 8. Completely revamped and even more user-friendly than its popular first edition, this must-have guide provides rating of the qualities of assessment materials based on: "consumer reports" and ratings from a survey of more than 1,000 professionals; detailed reviews from a panel of assessment experts; ratings drawn from the authors' own extensive expertise. Now with NEW features that make the ratings and reviews even more specific and useful, this book helps early childhood professionals: evaluate how each assessment tool measures up to 8 critical standards; easily compare assessment tools; determine which assessments best meet specific needs of both program and child; select tools compatible with the ones a program is already using; link realistic, authentic assessments with effective interventions; and deepen their knowledge and use of assessment standards for personally rating assessment tools. A key text for courses on assessment and the go-to assessment guide for every childhood program, this invaluable book will help professionals ensure high-quality services for children with and without disabilities. Professionals will have the clear and concise guidance they need to choose appropriate assessment tools that link to their programs, help design interventions that meet children's individual needs, and give all young children the start in life they deserve.

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