Assessment in Educational Therapy

The second edition of the bestselling textbook, Assessment in Educational Therapy, provides essential guidance for educational therapists, special educators, and allied professionals conducting assessments with struggling learners. This comprehensive resource has become the standard textbook in graduate-level assessment courses across educational therapy training programs.

The updated edition incorporates significant field developments including different types of assessments, dyslexia screening tools, and the value of informal assessments. New content addresses culturally responsive instruments, dynamic assessment approaches, and strength-focused reports. This textbook emphasizes ethical considerations in virtual assessment environments and provides practical guidance on avoiding common psychometric errors. Readers are also urged to think critically about the history of cognitive assessment and the foundations of special education by recognizing how these impact current practices. The text highlights the presence of bias in assessment instruments and the importance of understanding those origins and influences.

Written in accessible language while maintaining professional rigor, this book serves as an indispensable resource for students, supervisors, and practicing professionals seeking to conduct high-quality educational assessments.