1. Assessment Reports That Work for Consumers 2. Understanding Current Practice 3. Assessment Fundamentals 4. The Consumer-Responsive Approach 5. Consumer-Responsive Report Writing 6. Straight Talk: Oral Communication of Findings 7. Variations on a Theme: Reports for Special Purposes 8. Making It Happen: Implications and Impact Appendix A. Readability Measures Appendix B. Test Administration and Scoring Rubric Appendix C. Psychological Assessment Follow-Up Procedures Appendix D. Sample Assessment Reports and Parent Feedback Letter Appendix E. Background Information Outline and Case Example Appendix F. Data Summary Template Appendix G. Report-Writing Rubric Appendix H. Feedback Conference Simulation References Index
Assessment provides rich opportunities for understanding the needs of children and adolescents, yet reports are often hard for parents, teachers, and other consumers to comprehend and utilize. This book provides step-by-step guidelines for creating psychoeducational and psychological reports that communicate findings clearly, promote collaboration, and maximize impact. Effective practices for written and oral reporting are presented, including what assessment data to emphasize, how to organize reports and convey test results, and how to craft useful recommendations. In a large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying, the book includes sample reports, training exercises, and reproducible templates, rubrics, and forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by T. Chris Riley-Tillman.