Academic Skills Problems Direct Assessment and Intervention

by Shapiro, Edward S.

• ISBN13: 9780898622300
• ISBN10: 0898622301
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-03-17
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

The past decade has seen a growing emphasis on the importance of linking assessment to intervention for struggling students, coupled with increasing support for the methodology known as direct or curriculum-based assessment. Reflecting the latest developments in the field, the revised and expanded third edition of this bestelling work provides a comprehensive framework for addressing academic skills problems with optimal effectiveness and accountability. From leading school psychologist Edward S. Shapiro, the book presents a readily applicable, four-step approach for working with students experiencing a range of difficulties with reading, spelling, written language, or math. This authoritative, highly practical volume is an indispensable resource and text for 21st-century practitioners.

Author Biography

Edward S. Shapiro, PhD, is Iacocca Professor of Education, Professor of School Psychology, and Director of the Center for Promoting Research to Practice at Lehigh University

Table of Contents

Introduction

Choosing Targets for Academic Assessment and Remediation

Step 1: Assessing the Academic Environment

Step 2: Assessing Instructional Placement

Step 3: Instructional Modification

General Strategies

Step 3: Instructional Modification

Specific Skill Areas

Case Illustrations

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