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Assessment in Special Education: A Practical Approach, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (January 5, 2016) © 2017

  • Roger A. Pierangelo
  • George A. Giuliani
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Additional text benefits include:

  • Get coverage of the major issues in special education assessment, including:
    • NEW! The latest updated information on the major principles of assessment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act IDEIA, including:
      • Parental consent and evaluation principles under IDEIA (a new Chapter 8).
      • IEP development and requirements under IDEIA (new, detailed information in Chapter 18).
    • Formal and informal assessment.
    • The most up-to-date tests used in school systems.
    • The latest tests and evaluation procedures for all areas of exceptionality.
    • Assessment that spans infancy and preschool age through high school and into adulthood.
  • Focus on the practical application of assessment in schools with ideas and discussions on:
    • Interpreting results.
    • Diagnosing a suspected disability.
    • Writing a professional report.
    • Making recommendations from the data.
    • Conducting effective parent-teacher conferences and developing the sensitivity required in discussing test results with parent.
    • Attending eligibility committee meetings (Ch. 16).
    • Taking test data and learning its practical application in both writing and recommendations.
    • Using a step-by-step approach from identification of a high-risk child to placement.
    • Applying information to meet the individual, often unique requirements of students with special needs.
  • Get up to date on the latest information, trends, and developments in the field, including:
    • NEW! Greater coverage of curriculum based assessment (CBA) and curriculum based measurement (CBM) (Ch. 2).
    • NEW! New and updated information on cultural competency and its impact on the assessment process (Ch. 15).
    • NEW! Comprehensive coverage of the role of RTI in the assessment of a child for a suspected disability (Ch. 5).
    • NEW! The latest information of eligibility in special education on all areas of classification and how the assessment process dictates classification (Ch. 16).
    • NEW! Analysis of the most current, valid, reliable, and popular intelligence, academic achievement, behavioral, perceptual, speech and language, early childhood, hearing, and physical and occupational therapy assessment measures.
    • NEW! New appendices addressing independent educational evaluations, mediation, and due process hearings as they relate to assessment in special education.

Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eTextThe Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

  • Embedded videos illustrate key concepts and strategies. (See pages 6, 135, and 277 for examples.)
  • Check Your Understanding Quizzes. Exercises matched to chapter learning outcomes help readers assess their understanding of key concepts and guide their learning. Exercises and suggested feedback are provided in the Pearson eText. (See pages 15, 146, and 275 for examples.)

Students can experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book! Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted. Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted to register for your digital examination copy.

Key content changes include:

  • The latest updated information on the major principles of assessment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement ActIDEIA, including:
    • Parental consent and evaluation principles under IDEIA (a new Chapter 8).
    • IEP development and requirements under IDEIA (new, detailed information in Chapter 18).
  • New appendices addressing independent educational evaluations, mediation, and due process hearings as they relate to assessment in special education.
  • Greater coverage of curriculum based assessment (CBA) and curriculum based measurement (CBM) (Ch. 2).
  • New and updated information on cultural competency and its impact on the assessment process (Ch. 15).
  • Comprehensive coverage of the role of RTI in the assessment of a child for a suspected disability (Ch. 5).
  • The latest information of eligibility in special education on all areas of classification and how the assessment process dictates classification.
  • Analysis of the most current, valid, reliable, and popular intelligence, academic achievement, behavioral, perceptual, speech and language, early childhood, hearing, and physical and occupational therapy assessment measures.

Brief Contents

Part I Foundational Concepts in Assessment in Special Education

  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Assessment
  • Chapter 2 Methods of Assessment and Testing Considerations
  • Chapter 3 Basic Statistical Concepts
  • Chapter 4 Scoring Terminology Used in Assessment

Part II The Special Education Process

  • Chapter 5 Response to Intervention
  • Chapter 6 The Child Study Team and Pre-Referral Strategies
  • Chapter 7 The Multidisciplinary Team and Parental Participation in the Assessment Process
  • Chapter 8 Parental Consent and Evaluation Standards Under IDEIA
  • Chapter 9 Assessment of Academic Achievement
  • Chapter 10 Assessment of Intelligence
  • Chapter 11 Assessment of Behavior
  • Chapter 12 Assessment of Perceptual Abilities
  • Chapter 13 Assessment of Speech and Language
  • Chapter 14 Early Intervention and Preschool Assessment
  • Chapter 15 Other Areas of Assessment
  • Chapter 16 Determining Whether a Disability Exists: Eligibility Criteria
  • Chapter 17 Writing a Comprehensive Report in Special Education
  • Chapter 18 Eligibility Procedures for Special Education Services
  • Chapter 19 Development of the IEP

Appendix A: Questions and Answers about Independent Educational Evaluations

Appendix B: Questions and Answers about Mediation and Due Process Hearings

Dr. Roger Pierangelo is a Professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University. He has been an administrator of special education programs, served for 18 years as a permanent member of Committees on Special Education, has over 30 years of experience in the public school system as a general education classroom teacher and school psychologist, and serves as a consultant to numerous private and public schools, as well as PTA and Special Education PTA groups. Dr. Pierangelo has also been an evaluator for the New York State Office of Vocational and Rehabilitative Services and a director of a private clinic. He is a New York State–licensed clinical psychologist, a certified school psychologist, and a board-certified diplomate fellow in student and adolescent psychology and forensic psychology. Dr. Pierangelo is the executive director of the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) and an executive director of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (AASEP). He is also vice president of the National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE). Dr. Pierangelo earned his BS from St. John's University, MS from Queens College, professional diploma from Queens College, PhD from Yeshiva University, and diplomate fellow in student and adolescent psychology and forensic psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. Dr. Pierangelo is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, Nassau County Psychological Association, New York State Union of Teachers, and Phi Delta Kappa. Dr. Pierangelo is the author of multiple books in the field of special education, including two coauthored with Dr. Giuliani from Pearson Education titled Transition Services in Special Education: A Practical Approach and Learning Disabilities: A Practical Approach to Foundations, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Teaching.

Dr. George Giuliani is a full-time Associate Professor at Hofstra University's School of Education and Special Education programs. He is also an adjunct professor at Hofstra University's School of Law where he teaches special education law. Dr. Giuliani earned his BA from the College of the Holy Cross, MS from St. John's University, JD from City University of New York School of Law, and MA and PsyD from Rutgers University. He earned board certification as a diplomate fellow in advanced child and adolescent psychology, board certification as a diplomate fellow in forensic sciences from the International College of Professional Psychology, and board certification in special education from the American Academy of Special Education Professionals. Dr. Giuliani is a member of the American Psychological Association, Education Law Association, New York State Psychological Association, American Bar Association, Suffolk County Psychological Association, Psi Chi, American Association of University Professors, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Giuliani is the executive director of The National Association of Special Education Teachers, executive director of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, and president of the National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education. He has been a consultant for school districts and early childhood agencies, and has provided numerous workshops for parents, teachers, and other professionals on a variety of special education and psychological topics. Dr. Giuliani is the author of multiple books in the field of special education, including two coauthored with Dr. Pierangelo from Pearson Education titled Transition Services in Special Education: A Practical Approach and Learning Disabilities: A Practical Approach to Foundations, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Teaching.

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