Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings

The Blended Practices Approach, Second Edition

Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D., Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D., Lynn Sullivan, M.Ed.

Prepare current and future teachers with the second edition of this comprehensive textbook, an in‐depth guide to the how and the why of high‐quality assessment in the context of inclusive early childhood settings. Readers will learn how to select and use assessment instruments, conduct authentic assessment during daily activities and routines, collaborate with families and other team members, and much more.

Contains Companion Materials

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Meaningful, authentic assessment practices are one key to the success of early childhood inclusion. Prepare current and future teachers with the second edition of this comprehensive textbook, an in‐depth guide to the how and the why of high‐quality assessment in the context of inclusive early childhood settings.

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 gives teachers the knowledge and tools they need to implement high‐quality assessment and reap its benefits: inclusive, family‐centered programming that improves outcomes for all children.

WHAT'S NEW:

• New section on considerations for special populations: dual language learners, children in kindergarten, and children who have severe and multiple disabilities
• Increased focus on educational equity throughout the book
• New and expanded coverage of important themes and topics, including authenticity, collaborative partnerships, and data‐based decision making
• New invited contributors who are experts in the field and advocates for early childhood inclusion
• More practical materials, including new and extended case studies, a revised Curriculum‐Based Assessment Rating Rubric and glossary, and a list of recommended practices
• Overview of revised versions of commonly used curriculum‐based assessments, including AEPS‐3, COR Advantage, and Work Sampling System
• Companion materials for faculty, including PowerPoints with links to activities and resources

Reviews

Julie Causton, Ph.D., Founder of Inclusive Schooling - October 6, 2022

“An excellent and comprehensive holistic assessment book for young children that assumes inclusion...has everything you need to know and understand in order to meaningfully assess young children. Refreshingly, it simultaneously names the systems of oppression that can create bias and focuses on recommended practices used to truly learn about our youngest learners."

Jane Squires, Ph.D., Emerita Professor of Early Intervention, Center on Human Development, University of Oregon - October 2, 2022

“Accurate, collaborative, and nonbiased assessment of young children is a complex task that requires up-to-date and well-informed practitioners. I recommend this book for university students, special educators, preschool teachers, assessors, administrators, and others involved with teaching and assessing young children in inclusive settings. This book will be instrumental in improving services for young children and families in a variety of settings.”

Erin Barton, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University - September 28, 2022

“Provides readers with a comprehensive, child-centered, and family-focused understanding of the assessment process for young children...thoughtfully walks readers through the complexities surrounding assessments with young children and their families.”

Anna Hall, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Clemson University - September 15, 2022

“An important contribution to the field...demonstrates how to provide authentic assessment opportunities for all children during their natural routines. In addition to explaining the advantages of authentic assessment over conventional methods, this book provides vignettes from experienced educators, checklists, and other tools to assist teachers in practicing authentic assessment.”

This book may be appropriate for courses similar to those listed below:

Assessment of Young Learners (ECH 330)

Observation, Documentation, and Assessment of Young Learners (ECE 210)

Special Topics: Developmental Screening (ECE 198B)