Grounded in state-of-the-art research, this book provides comprehensive guidance for equitable behavioral and educational assessment of children and adolescents across school and clinical settings. Noted scholars weave an emphasis on ecological context, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice into each chapter. Key assessment strategies, methods, and measures are discussed and best practices reviewed for culturally responsive evaluation of high-incidence mental health, behavioral, and developmental disorders. Practical pointers and examples throughout the volume illustrate effective ways to improve the fairness of assessment procedures and interpretations.

Grounded in state-of-the-art research, this book provides comprehensive guidance for equitable behavioral and educational assessment of children and adolescents across school and clinical settings. Noted scholars weave an emphasis on ecological context, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice into each chapter. Key assessment strategies, methods, and measures are discussed and best practices reviewed for culturally responsive evaluation of high-incidence mental health, behavioral, and developmental disorders. Practical pointers and examples throughout the volume illustrate effective ways to improve the fairness of assessment procedures and interpretations.

Grounded in state-of-the-art research, this book provides comprehensive guidance for equitable behavioral and educational assessment of children and adolescents across school and clinical settings. Noted scholars weave an emphasis on ecological context, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice into each chapter. Key assessment strategies, methods, and measures are discussed and best practices reviewed for culturally responsive evaluation of high-incidence mental health, behavioral, and developmental disorders. Practical pointers and examples throughout the volume illustrate effective ways to improve the fairness of assessment procedures and interpretations.