Reading Assessment – A Primer for Teachers and Coaches

This invaluable book provides teachers and coaches with the information and tools they need to get started on the complex process of reading assessment. Grounded in a solid scientific framework, the book presents practical strategies that enable teachers to recognize “good reader behaviors,” assess students’ strengths and weaknesses, analyze the evidence collected, and make instructional decisions. Numerous examples, professional development activities, and reproducibles enhance the utility of this ideal classroom resource and text.

New to This Edition:

• Incorporates the latest research.
• Covers new tools for assessing early literacy and offers guidelines for choosing among them.
• Considers the pros and cons of high-stakes testing.
• Presents alternatives to standardized measures.