LINKing Authentic Assessment and Early Childhood Intervention

Authentic assessment drives effective decision-making in early intervention—but how can program leaders identify the best tools and processes for their needs? Find clear, practical guidance in the third edition of this trusted assessment guide. Now updated with new authentic assessments and more actionable guidance, this is the only book with authoritative ratings and reviews of 30+ high-quality assessment tools—as well as assessment actions and processes—identified through the authors’ authentic assessment framework. 

This new edition also includes updated and expanded guidance based on the consensus judgments of interdisciplinary professionals in 18 countries. Readers will find expert recommendations on applying best practices in authentic assessment, partnering effectively with families and professionals across disciplines, and using assessment data to plan individualized intervention and progress monitoring.

LEARN HOW TO:

• Evaluate and choose assessment tools via 8 critical LINK standards: acceptability, authenticity, collaboration, evidence, multifactor, sensitivity, universality, and utility
• Compare assessment methods with At-A-Glance snapshots of high-quality assessments, in-depth Close-Ups of the top-rated assessments, and sneak peeks inside them
• Ensure developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) through authentic assessment
• Strengthen linkages between authentic assessment and intervention practices
• Use a helpful rubric to guide selection of high-quality assessment materials that meet the needs of programs, children, and families
• Meet professional standards for recommended assessment practice

The go-to guidebook from today’s top experts in early intervention, this user-friendly new edition will help decision-makers choose the best assessment methods and processes for their program—and ensure better outcomes for young children and families.

WHAT’S NEW:

• New evidence on 40 exemplary authentic assessment tools
• New entries on ecological or contextual assessment tools
• Updated and expanded evidence from the authors’ National Consumer Social Validity Study and the LINK Interdisciplinary & International Forum on Authentic Assessment
• New information about technologies to support remote and responsive authentic assessment
• New evidence on the 14 steps in authentic assessment processes (or “actions”) for teams to ensure developmentally appropriate practices
• Concise, helpful chapters on key topics for understanding and implementing authentic assessment
• Full-color interior and refreshed, user-friendly organizational structure