Many standard reading assessment approaches fail to capture the
strengths and needs of students from diverse sociocultural, linguistic,
and academic backgrounds. From expert authors, this book guides
educators in planning and conducting meaningful, equitable assessments
that empower K-5 teachers and students, inform responsive instruction,
and help to guard against bias. The book's holistic view of reading
encompasses areas from text comprehension and constrained skills to
building trusting relationships and promoting students' agency.
Twenty-eight assessment strategies are explained in step-by-step detail,
including helpful implementation examples and 32 reproducible forms that
teachers can download and print in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.