Updated with an emphasis on equity and coverage of other critical topics, the second edition of this comprehensive textbook takes a blended practices approach to assessment in inclusive settings, combining recommended practices from early childhood education and early childhood special education. Well-known experts Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Jennifer Grisham, and contributor Lynn Sullivan have developed this text to align with Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices on assessment. Educators will learn how to select and use assessment instruments, conduct authentic assessment during daily activities and routines, collaborate with families and other team members, conduct eligibility assessments, use assessment to inform program planning and monitor progress, master the challenges of kindergarten assessment, and more. Ideal for both undergraduate and graduate courses, and professional development programs, this comprehensive text prepares educators to implement high-quality assessment and reap its benefits: inclusive, family-centered programming that improves outcomes for all children. What’s New, New and expanded coverage of important topics, including authenticity, collaborative partnerships, and data-based decision-making, Increased focus on educational equity throughout the book, New section on considerations for special populations: dual language learners and multilingual learners, children in kindergarten, and children who have severe and multiple disabilities, Overview of revised versions of commonly used curriculum-based assessments, including AEPS-3, COR Advantage, and Work Sampling System, More practical materials including case studies, a revised Curriculum-Based Assessment Rating Rubric and glossary, and checklists of recommended practices, Companion materials for faculty, including PowerPoints with links to activities and resources, New invited contributors who are experts in the field and advocates for early childhood inclusion
