Culturally Informed Approaches to Behavioral and Educational Assessment

“An invaluable and greatly needed resource that provides culturally responsive and evidence-based information on child psychological assessment in educational settings. The book is engaging and clear, with informative examples provided throughout. This handbook will be an asset to any graduate-level course on child and adolescent assessment, in particular behavioral or cognitive assessment. School and clinical psychology graduate students will benefit from the definitions of key terms, applied examples, and easy-to-read, informative tables and figures.”--Jacqueline Brown, PhD, School Psychology Program, University of Montana

“Edited by preeminent, high-impact scholars, this book will doubtless become a go-to resource for child-focused assessors--from trainees to advanced practitioners--in clinical and school settings. There is no other book that combines a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art assessment strategies with an emphasis in every chapter on culturally responsive practices. This groundbreaking contribution will increase the likelihood of accurate assessment that directly translates to effective intervention for diverse child and adolescent populations.”--Mark D. Weist, PhD, Professor of Clinical–Community and School Psychology, University of South Carolina

"The book encourages readers to center the voices and perspectives of marginalized communities throughout the assessment process. It emphasizes the importance of viewing students and families as collaborative partners and honoring their conceptualization of the student’s needs. A core theme is the need to adopt a strengths-based assessment approach that takes into account the impact of systemic discrimination on student development and family functioning, and that considers both individual needs and relevant ecological phenomena. This is an excellent resource for psychologists and educators committed to making holistic, fair, and meaningful data-based decisions to support K-12 youth. The case examples help practitioners and graduate students understand how the theories and frameworks presented can be realized in day-to-day practice."--Janise S. Parker, PhD, NCSP, School Psychology Program, William & Mary

"With contributions from an impressive group of experts, this book provides a nuanced consideration of culturally responsible assessment practices. It thoroughly describes approaches and adaptations to encourage equitable, socially just assessment of behavioral, emotional, and educational concerns."--Jennifer A. Mautone, PhD, ABPP, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania-