Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings

The Blended Practices Approach, Second Edition

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

Prepare current and future teachers with 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

Meaningful, authentic assessment practices are one key to the success of early childhood inclusion. This book will give teachers the knowledge and tools they need to implement high‐quality assessment 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
• More practical materials, including new and extended case studies, a revised Curriculum‐Based Assessment Rating Rubric, and a list of recommended practices

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

This book may be appropriate for courses similar to:

• Assessment of Young Learners (ECH 330)
• Observation, Documentation, and Assessment of Young Learners (ECE 210)
• Special Topics: Developmental Screening (ECE 198B)

Additional Resources

Read a Blog Post: 4 Key Roles Families of Young Children Can Play in the Assessment Process

Watch a Webinar Recording: The Heart of Inclusive and Meaningful Assessment Practices with Young Children

Download tip sheets: 7 Strategies for Involving Families in Gathering Assessment Information

Download the alignment: How Our Early Childhood Products Help Strengthen Head Start Program Quality and School Readiness