The new edition provides thorough discussion of several major new tests, including the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Third Edition, the AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scale-School, Second Edition, and the Detroit Tests of Learning Aptitude, Third Edition.

The latest trends in assessment-portfolios, authentic assessment, identification of Attention Deficit Disorders, assessment for transition planning, and others-are analyzed. The most current information is provided for all topics in the field--including excellent new coverage of the school reform movement and legislative mandates such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Based on a practical, systematic model of assessment questions, Assessing Special Students, Fourth Edition offers a thorough introduction to educational assessment...defines appropriate assessment procedures...and teaches future educators how to apply assessment results in the classroom.