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Assessment of Young Children
About this book
**Formerly published as Assessing Young Children
For nearly three decades, this book has been the essential core introductory textbook on early childhood assessment. Now proudly published by Brookes, this bestselling text is in its sixth edition, updated to prepare early childhood educators and special educators for success in today’s diverse programs.
Covering the full birth through 8 age range, this edition looks beyond the dual system of general and special education and shifts its focus to inclusive early childhood learning environments. Approaching authentic assessment as an integral part of teaching all young children, this comprehensive textbook covers a broad range of issues, from the foundations of early childhood assessment to the finer details of recording and interpreting data, collaborating with families, and planning interventions.
Written in accessible language and enhanced with the most current research, this text will prepare educators to skillfully assess young children and make data-based decisions that promote learning and development.
Teach preservice educators how to:
- Prepare for and conduct systematic observations of children during everyday routines
- Choose and use the most effective early childhood assessment instruments
- Partner with families on assessment and IFSP development
- Apply the latest knowledge on inclusion and cultural competence
- Use authentic assessment to guide intervention planning and referrals
- Ensure that their practice adheres to current DEC and NAEYC standards
- Use the WIDA assessment model to support English learners
- Navigate the unique considerations for assessing infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school students
STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Each chapter includes terms to know, a chapter overview, learning intentions, a chapter summary, field and in-class activities, study questions, a Reflect and Re-read section, and a case vignette illustrating appropriate practice. Preservice teachers will also receive ten reproducible templates and forms they can use to collect and organize data in their future classrooms.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Downloads
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Dedication
- Chapter 1: A Comprehensive Assessment System for Birth Through Age 8
- Chapter 2: Families as Partners in Assessment
- Chapter 3: Observation as the Key Method in the System
- Chapter 4: Using Basic Concepts of Measurement
- Chapter 5: Choosing and Using the Right Measure
- Chapter 6: Assessment for Planning Intervention
- Chapter 7: Communicating Progress
- Chapter 8: Building a Child Study
- Chapter 9: Special Issues in Early Intervention
- Chapter 10: Special Issues in Preschool Assessment
- Chapter 11: Special Issues in Primary Grades
- Appendices
- Glossary
- References
- Index
- Back Cover