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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  Assessment in Special Education
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Taking 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.
What’s New to the Third Edition?
“This is an exceptional text. It is the most useful and most user-friendly assessment text I have found. In fact, no other assessment text I have seen compares to the Pierangelo/Giuliani text. It is truly a practical approach to an otherwise complex topic.” –Nancy Burton, Concord University
“The methodology of structuring the text to mirror the special education process is a sound teaching practice for undergraduate students.” –Shirley Fortney, Virginia Wesleyan College
Book News Annotation:Pierangelo (Long Island University) and Giuliani (Hofstra University)
overview the various methods of both formal and informal assessment
used to determine if special education is needed, and walk through
the process of assessing children with special needs in the school
setting. The textbook outlines the structure and strengths of
numerous tests for evaluating academic achievement, intelligence,
behavior, perceptual abilities, speech, and language. The second
edition covers the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:“This is an exceptional text. It is, without exception, the most useful and most user-friendly assessment text I have found. In fact, no other assessment text I have seen compares to the Pierangelo/Giuliani text. It is truly a practical approach to an otherwise complex topic.” - Nancy Burton, Concord University
“The methodology of structuring the text to mirror the special education process is sound teaching practice for undergraduate students.” - Shirley Fortney, West Chester University
“The authors cover more assessment-related topics than I’ve found are covered in similar texts.” - Rho Hudson, Nevada State College
Table of Contents' 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\n ' What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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