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Download full textGamel-McCormick, Michael – 1993
This summary of assessment information for programming in early childhood special education discusses principles of assessment, specific assessment procedures, and assessment instruments. An overview section on assessment provides definitions of "assessment" and "evaluation" and discusses the importance of assessment for…
Descriptors: Definitions, Diagnostic Teaching, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedWhitehead, Linda C.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1990
This article draws on experience from Delaware FIRST, a model demonstration project utilizing family assessment for overall project evaluation and program planning for parents and professionals. Instrument selection processes, administration procedures, families's reactions to the process, and usefulness of family assessments in project evaluation…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Family Counseling
Peer reviewedLehr, Camilla A.; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1987
Examined assessment practices in 54 model programs for early education of handicapped children (ages prenatal through six years). Results showed only 19 tests were used by at least five programs; only one device was used by over one-half. Although technical adequacy was reportedly an important factor in selection, analysis revealed only three…
Descriptors: Children, Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Schmelter-Davis, Lynne – 1984
This manual was developed to provide as complete a list as possible of vocational evaluation measures currently used by college professionals that can be appropriately used with hearing-, sight-, or motor-impaired college students, as well as with normal students. Specific modifications and/or adaptations are described. The major criterion used in…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Planning, College Students, Disabilities
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Special Education. – 1987
The Test Resource Guide (TRG) is designed to provide professionals in the New York City (New York) Public Schools with a compendium of assessment devices for use in decision making; specifically, determining eligibility for special education services, planning an instructional program, and charting progress. The introduction to TRG describes: (1)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis
Flanagan, Malcolm; And Others – 1986
This manual is intended to assist assessment and teaching personnel in assessing and developing instructional plans for special needs students from early school to independent living and employment. It contains 10 chapters. The following topics are discussed in the first nine chapters: the purpose of career assessment; ethical issues…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Career Planning, Cognitive Tests
Kramer, Fredrica D. – Issue Notes, 2001
This document examines screening and assessment for physical and mental health conditions that impact Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients' ability to work. The document begins by defining screening and assessment and discussing their relevance for agencies serving TANF recipients. The next section answers policy questions…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Role, Case Studies, Civil Rights Legislation
