Reading Assessment and Instruction for All Learners (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy) - Hardcover

"This superb text presents a seamless integration of instruction and assessment that gives the utmost consideration to student learning. When done well, as it is here, the notion of data-driven instruction seems completely appropriate, logical, and valid. The volume is organized in a way that truly demystifies informal assessment. This is the text my colleagues and I have been looking for! It is an amazing resource for upper-level undergraduate courses--especially in programs offering reading endorsements--as well as graduate-level courses. This text also should be on the bookshelf of every classroom teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and reading educator."--Allison Swan Dagen, PhD, College of Education and Human Services, West Virginia University

"From a team of contributing authors with interdisciplinary expertise, Reading Assessment and Instruction for All Learnersis rich with research-based ideas and classroom examples. The book shows teachers how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students, including English language learners and those with disabilities. Perfect for K-6 preservice teachers, master’s students, or inservice teachers, the book offers a step-by-step guide to addressing the challenges of today’s diverse classrooms."--Mariam Jean Dreher, PhD, University of Maryland, College Park

"This valuable resource brings together the work of some of the most knowledgeable and credible educators. Together, they successfully lay out key issues related to reading assessment and instruction in a way that is clear, honest, and accessible. The key points have relevance for reading specialists, as well as general and special education preservice and inservice teachers."--Patricia Edwards, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University

Weaving together the latest knowledge and best practices for teaching children to read, this indispensable text and professional resource provides a complete guide to differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Uniquely integrative, the book places the needs of English language learners and students with disabilities front and center instead of treating them as special topics. Accessible chapters on each of the core components of literacy clearly demonstrate how to link formal and informal assessment to evidence-based instruction. Special features include Research Briefs, Tech Tips, Internet Resources, Reflection and Action Questions, and dozens of reproducible student activities and assessment tools.