A survey of 44 residential schools for the visually impaired identified the most widely used reading approach (basal reader), most prevalent standardizd acheivement test (Stanford Achievement Test), and the formal procedure used most frequently to determine grade level of printed materials (Fry Formula). (Author/CL)

Now in a revised and expanded second edition, this invaluable book provides teachers and coaches with the information and tools they need to get started on the complex process of reading assessment. Grounded in a solid scientific framework, the book presents practical strategies that enable teachers to recognize "good reader" behaviors, assess…