Description
This is the first book to present a practical, problem-solving approach with hands-on tools and techniques for assessing English-language learners and culturally diverse students from kindergarten to Grade 6. Meeting the crucial needs among practitioners and special educators working in today’s schools, this resource contains research-based, step-by-step procedures for conducting effective interviews with students, parents, and teachers. Topics covered include: * making the best use of interpreters * addressing special issues in the pre-referral process * conducting accurate, unbiased assessments of academic achievement, intellectual functioning, language proficiency, and acculturation. Among the book’s special features are reproducible worksheets, questionnaires, and checklists – including several in both English and Spanish – in a ready-to-use, large-size format.
