There is now a greater need than ever before to assess, record and respond appropriately to the special needs of individuals. Specialist teachers, SENCOs and learning support managers - all have a statutory duty to see that individual needs are identified, from the early years to further and higher education. This book focuses on the purposes, principles and practicalities of assessing for dyslexia across successive age groups, exploring the changing assessment issues and specific assessment needs. It looks at the available types of assessments at each stage, explaining how to interpret results and how and when to involve other professionals. Throughout, special emphasis is placed upon the need to cooperate and communicate effectively with others - pupils/students, their parents, class teachers, administrators and fellow professionals - to ensure that appropriate intervention and follow-up support are forthcoming. Assessments are needed to diagnose, to plan intervention, to inform school/college policies, to support claims for funding, to justify special arrangements in examinations, and more. These very different purposes require specialist teachers and support managers to have a firm grasp of relevant legislation and professional guidelines, to select appropriate assessments and provide reports that will meet their intended purpose. Assessing for Dyslexia will enable you to achieve this! Down to earth, and with numerous examples, this book provides the practical guidance needed by specialist teachers and educational professionals in training, as well as by SENCOs and learning support staff working in schools and colleges.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Hodder Education
ISBN-13
9780340900192
eBay Product ID (ePID)
86305986
Product Key Features
Author
Gill Backhouse, Kath Morris
Publication Name
Dyslexia? Assessing and Reporting: the Patoss Guide
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education, Teaching
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
245mm
Item Width
189mm
Item Weight
444g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Kath Morris, Gill Backhouse
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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