1st Edition

Fundamentals of Early Childhood Assessment Data, Documentation, and Delivery

By Dia Gary Copyright 2025
140 Pages
by Routledge

140 Pages
by Routledge

140 Pages
by Routledge

This comprehensive, research-based textbook equips teachers with the tools they need to comprehend and document the learning progression and academic growth of young learners.   An ideal text to enhance teacher preparatory standards for trainees, the book explains the teacher’s role in assessment; outlines the differences between and purposes for informal and formal assessment... Read more

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: History of Assessment in the United States

Chapter 3: Measurement Basics

Chapter 4: Reliability

Chapter 5: Validity

Chapter 6: Ethical Assessment

Chapter 7: Standardized Assessment

Chapter 8: Formative and Summative Assessment

Chapter 9: Observations

Chapter 10: Authentic Assessment

Chapter 11: Data Driven Programming

Chapter 12: Special Education: What Teachers Need to Know

Chapter 13: Bilingual Education: What Teachers Need to Know

Chapter 14: Developmental Assessment

Chapter 15: Benefits of Assessment and What to Assess

 

Index

Biography

Dia Gary, Ed.D., is a Professor and Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator at Central Washington University. Dr. Gary has been the lead instructor for assessment courses for over two decades and is a nationally certificated school psychologist.