\u003cb\u003ePractical, effective, evidence-based reading interventions that change students' lives\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties\u003c/i\u003e is a practical, accessible, in-depth guide to reading assessment and intervention. It provides a detailed discussion of the nature and causes of reading difficulties, which will help develop the knowledge and confidence needed to accurately assess \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c/i\u003e a student is struggling. Readers will learn a framework for organizing testing results from current assessment batteries such as the WJ-IV, KTEA-3, and CTOPP-2. Case studies illustrate each of the concepts covered. A thorough discussion is provided on the assessment of phonics skills, phonological awareness, word recognition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension. Formatted for easy reading as well as quick reference, the text includes bullet points, icons, callout boxes, and other design elements to call attention to important information.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough a substantial amount of research has shown that most reading difficulties can be prevented or corrected, standard reading remediation efforts have proven largely ineffective. School psychologists are routinely called upon to evaluate students with reading difficulties and to make recommendations to address such difficulties. This book provides an overview of the best assessment and intervention techniques, backed by the most current research findings.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridge the gap between research and practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccurately assess the reason(s) \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c/i\u003e a student struggles in reading\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove reading skills using the most highly effective evidence-based techniques\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading may well be the most important thing students are taught during their school careers. It is a skill they will use every day of their lives; one that will dictate, in part, later life success. Struggling students need help now, and \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties\u003c/i\u003e shows how to get these students on track.\u003c/p\u003e
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