Assessment reform is one of the hottest topics in education today. This document guides decisions about assessing the teaching and learning of reading and writing and reflects advances in our understanding of the best classroom practices.

Standards for the Assessment of Reading and Writing

Education & Teaching

International Reading Association

National Council Of Teachers Of English

Schools & Teaching

IRA/NCTE Joint Task Force on Assessment

Book by Tracey, Diane H., Morrow, Lesley Mandel

A Survey of Family Literacy in the United States

Politics & Social Sciences

Tracey, Diane H.

Social Sciences

Intl Literacy Assn

University students and faculty, scholars, classroom teachers, reading specialists, and administrators will find this book a necessary addition to their bookshelves. Drawing from input from hundreds of members of the reading profession and related disciplines, The Literacy Dictionary defines reading- and literacy-related terms, as well as vocabulary from other areas that contribute to the study of reading. Definitions represent both technical and nontechnical perspectives on vocabulary used in the classroom and in the research arena. Selected terms include citations for further illustration, and leading professionals address certain controversial words and phrases.
The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research.
 Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better. 
 Some of the many areas we publish in include: 
 -Comprehension -Response To Intervention/Struggling Readers -Early Literacy -Adolescent Literacy -Assessment -Literacy Coaching -Research And Policy

The Literacy Dictionary: The Vocabulary of Reading and Writing

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Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Reading Assesment in Practice

This book provides classroom teachers, reading teachers, and teachers of students with specific learning disabilities information about one of the most widely used intelligence tests, the third edition of the "Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III)." It also explains the use of intelligence testing in the diagnosis of reading/learning disabilities. Author Evelyn Searls acquaints educators with the organization and administration of the WISC-III, the tasks involved in each subtest, and what each subtest is designed to measure. She also suggests procedures for analyzing WISC-III scores in ways that may yield valuable information for the teacher as he or she seeks to remediate a student's reading/learning disability.

How to Detect Reading/Learning Disabilities Using WISC-III

Searls, Evelyn F.

The contributors to this volume--representing Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and including both university educators and preschool teachers--present ways to provide for, support, and guide children as they gain a greater understanding of reading and writing. 
The book considers the notion of children constructing literacy, looks at literacy in the context of the home and family, and looks more directly at literacy learning in preschool settings. The chapters discuss the role of parents and caregivers in supporting a child's literacy development, then explain how the preschool educator can build on and continue to link with the home literacy provision.

Facilitating Preschool Literacy

This compilation of journal articles provides novice and veteran teachers with access to information that heightens understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Articles are grounded in theory yet offer clear explanations that show how this theory can be put into classroom practice. They show the need to value and celebrate diversity, viewing diversity as differences rather than deficiencies.
The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research.
 Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better. 
 Some of the many areas we publish in include: 
 -Comprehension -Response To Intervention/Struggling Readers -Early Literacy -Adolescent Literacy -Assessment -Literacy Coaching -Research And Policy

Literacy Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students: A Collection of Articles and Commentaries

This publication is designed to assist in the establishment and evaluation of programs of teacher preparation; to guide the individual reading professional and paraprofessional who seeks to assess and develop his or her own qualifications; and to inform private and state agencies, policy makers, and the general public as they shape reading instruction. Developed by the Professional Standards and Ethics Committee of the International Reading Association.

Standards for Reading Professionals

This revealing book explores the many obstacles and challenges involved in literacy promotion in the developing world, with specific examples in Africa, South America, and Asia. 
Editor Vincent Greaney and contributors offer compelling arguments for improving a country's economy through quality education. This volume illuminates the unique challenges faced by countries with few resources for providing education and supporting publishing efforts. Suggestions also are offered for increasing the developing world's access to quality indigenous reading materials.

Promoting Reading in Developing Countries

There is much more to balanced reading instruction than balancing phonics and whole language. This book explains the methodologies, techniques, strategies, and knowledge base necessary to achieve a balanced reading program. The contributors define the key elements in a balanced program and provide guidelines for developing a balanced instructional program in the classroom. This is a valuable tool for implementing change in literacy instruction to offer greater success to all students.

The Balanced Reading Program: Helping All Students Achieve Success

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