{"product_id":"essentials-of-assessing-preventing-and-overcoming-reading-difficulties-paperback","title":"Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid A. Kilpatrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical, effective, evidence-based reading interventions that change students' lives\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, accessible, in-depth guide to reading assessment and intervention. It provides a detailed discussion of the nature and causes of reading difficulties, which will help develop the knowledge and confidence needed to accurately assess \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e a student is struggling. Readers will learn a framework for organizing testing results from current assessment batteries such as the WJ-IV, KTEA-3, and CTOPP-2. Case studies illustrate each of the concepts covered. A thorough discussion is provided on the assessment of phonics skills, phonological awareness, word recognition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension. Formatted for easy reading as well as quick reference, the text includes bullet points, icons, callout boxes, and other design elements to call attention to important information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough a substantial amount of research has shown that most reading difficulties can be prevented or corrected, standard reading remediation efforts have proven largely ineffective. School psychologists are routinely called upon to evaluate students with reading difficulties and to make recommendations to address such difficulties. This book provides an overview of the best assessment and intervention techniques, backed by the most current research findings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridge the gap between research and practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurately assess the reason(s) \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e a student struggles in reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove reading skills using the most highly effective evidence-based techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading may well be the most important thing students are taught during their school careers. It is a skill they will use every day of their lives; one that will dictate, in part, later life success. Struggling students need help now, and \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to get these students on track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides step-by-step guidelines for organizing an assessment, selecting appropriate instruments, and interpreting results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert advice on formulating interventions and educational programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConveniently formatted for rapid reference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective, evidence-based reading interventions that change students' lives\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties\u003c\/i\u003e offers school psychologists, reading specialists, and educators a practical and accessible guide to the most relevant research, information, and strategies available for understanding, assessing, and intervening with students who present with reading difficulties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential resource draws on the author's \u003ci\u003eIntervention Oriented Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e, which determines why a student struggles with reading. The author's assessment technique aligns with other well-established assessments and current knowledge about the component skills needed for success in reading. The book also explores how to incorporate the most recent research on word recognition into practice in order to guide curricular decisions, evaluation practices, and intervention approaches. Designed for easy reading as well as quick reference, the text includes case studies that illustrate key concepts, callout boxes, and other design elements to call attention to important information. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties\u003c\/i\u003e offers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for accurately assessing the reason(s) why a student struggles with reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for improving reading skills that are highly effective and evidence-based\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidelines for interpreting and using the reading components in assessment batteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline supplemental tools and resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents need help now, and \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to get these students on track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID A. KILPATRICK, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York College at Cortland and a New York State Certified School Psychologist with the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District. An expert and experienced clinician who excels in reading assessment and intervention, Dr. Kilpatrick has conducted over 1000 student evaluations for reading difficulties and disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44292424007782,"sku":"9781118845240","price":69.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/MDE0QTUzRmt5U2RucDB6NEJpbFhrUT09.webp?v=1766926524","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/essentials-of-assessing-preventing-and-overcoming-reading-difficulties-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}