Resources

Finding resources to help and guide us as educators can sometimes be a challenge. These are certainly not all of the resources available for each of these categories, but rather, a wide variety that we thought you might find useful. Each publication includes a link to Amazon.com where you can find more detailed information.

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Ainsworth, L., Almeida, L., Wiliam, D., Davies, A., Dufour, R., Gregg, L., et al (2007). Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Assessment to Transform Teaching and Learning. Bloomington: Solution Tree.

Akhavan, N. (2004). How to Align Literacy Instruction, Assessment, and Standards: And Achieve Results You Never Dreamed Possible. Chicago: Heinemann.

Allen, D., Blythe, T., & Powell, B. S. (2007). Looking Together at Student Work, Second Edition (On School Reform) (On School Reform). New York: Teachers College Press.

Allen, D., & Blythe, T. (2008). The Facilitator’s Book of Questions: Tools for Looking Together at Student and Teacher Work. New York: Teachers College Press.

Allen, P. A., Conrad, L. L., Matthews, M., & Zimmerman, C. (2008). Put Thinking to the Test. York: Stenhouse Publishers.

Appelbaum, M. (2008). The One-Stop Guide to Implementing RTI: Academic and Behavioral Interventions, K-12. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Arline, C. B., Minton, L., & Rose, C. M. (2006). Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics: 25 Formative Assessment Probes. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Arline, C. B., & Rose, C. M. (2008). Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics, Grades 6-12: 30 Formative Assessment Probes for the Secondary Classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Arter, J. A., Chappius, J., Chappius, S., Service, E. T., & Stiggins, R. (2007). Classroom Assessment for Student Learning. Alexandria, VA: Prentice Hall.

Arter, J. A., Chappuis, J., & Service, E. T. (2007). Creating and Recognizing Quality Rubrics (Merrill/Ets College Textbook). Alexandria, VA: Prentice Hall.

Arter, J. A., & Mctighe, J. (2000). Scoring Rubrics in the Classroom: Using Performance Criteria for Assessing and Improving Student Performance (Experts In Assessment Series). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Arter, J., Chappuis, J., Chappuis, S., & Stiggins, R. (2009). Assessment for Learning: An Action Guide for School Leaders, 2nd Edition. Highett Victoria: Hawker Brownlow Education Pty Ltd.

Badgett, J. L., & Christmann, E. P. (2009). Designing Elementary Instruction and Assessment: Using the Cognitive Domain. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Badgett, J. L., & Christmann, E. P. (2009). Designing Middle and High School Instruction and Assessment: Using the Cognitive Domain. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Bailey, J. M., & Guskey, T. R. (2000). Developing Grading and Reporting Systems for Student Learning (Experts In Assessment Series). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Barakos, L., Carnahan, D., Cerwin, K., DiRanna, K., Gearhart, M., Osmundson, E., et al (2008). Assessment-Centered Teaching: A Reflective Practice (Book & CD Rom). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Belgrad, S., Burke, K., & Fogarty, R. J. (2008). The Portfolio Connection: Student Work Linked to Standards. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Blaz, D. (2008). Differentiated Assessment for MIddle and High School Classrooms. Larchmont, NY: Eye On Education,.

Burke, K. “. (2005). How to Assess Authentic Learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Burke, K. (. (2006). From Standards to Rubrics in Six Steps: Tools for Assessing Student Learning, K-8. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Chapman, C., & King, R. S. (2004). Differentiated Assessment Strategies: One Tool Doesn’t Fit All. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Chappuis, J. (2002). Understanding school assessment: A parent and community guide to helping students learn. Portland, OR: Assessment Training Institute.

Chester, K. B., & Shores, C. F. (2008). Using RTI for School Improvement: Raising Every Students Achievement Scores. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Cole, A. D. (2008). Better Answers, Second Edition. York: Stenhouse Publishers.

Dardenne, P. L., Whigham, W. T., & Zagranski, R. A. (2007). Understanding Standards-Based Education: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Administrators. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Depka, E. (2007). Designing Assessment for Mathematics. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Doty, G. (2008). Focused Assessment: Enriching the Instructional Cycle. Bloomington: Solution Tree.

Earl, L. (2003). Assessment As Learning: Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize Student Learning (Experts on Assessment Kit). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Editors., Honey, M., & Mandinach, E. B. (2008). Data-Driven School Improvement: Linking Data and Learning (Technology, Education–Connections). New York: Teachers College Press.

English, F. W. (1999). Deciding What to Teach and Test: Developing, Aligning, and Auditing the Curriculum (1-Off). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Fuhrken, C. (2009). What Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know About Reading Tests: (From Someone Who Has Written Them). York: Stenhouse Publishers.

Gallavan, N. P. (2008). Developing Performance-Based Assessments, Grades 6-12. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Gallavan, N. P. (2008). Developing Performance-Based Assessments, Grades K-5. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Gareis, C., & Grant, L. (2008). Teacher-Made Assessments: How to Connect Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Learning. Larchmont, NY: Eye On Education.

Goodman, Y. M., & Owocki, G. (2002). Kidwatching: Documenting Childrens Literacy Development. Chicago: Heinemann.

Greene, A. H., & Melton, G. D. (2007). Test Talk: Integrating Test Preparation into Reading Workshop. York: Stenhouse Publishers.

Hoover, J. J. (2009). RTI Assessment Essentials for Struggling Learners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Johnson, E., & Mellard, D. F. (2007). RTI: A Practitioner’s Guide to Implementing Response to Intervention. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Kendall, J. S., & Marzano, R. J. (2008). Designing and Assessing Educational Objectives: Applying the New Taxonomy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Kenney, J. M., & Schwartz, J. L. (2007). Tasks and Rubrics for Balanced Mathematics Assessment in Primary and Elementary Grades. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Kissner, E. (2006). Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Retelling: Skills for Better Reading, Writing, and Test Taking. Chicago: Heinemann.

Martland, J., Stafford, A. K., & Wright, R. J. (2006). Early Numeracy: Assessment for Teaching and Intervention. London: Paul Chapman Educational Publishing.

McMillan, J. H. (2008). Assessment Essentials for Standards-Based Education. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Rhodes, L. K. (1992). Literacy Assessment: A Handbook of Instruments. Chicago: Heinemann.

Ronis, D. L. (2007). Clustering Standards in Integrated Units. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Shores, C. F. (2009). A Comprehensive RTI Model: Integrating Behavioral and Academic Interventions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Strickland, J., & Strickland, K. (1999). Making Assessment Elementary. Chicago: Heinemann.

Tuttle, H. G. (2008). Formative Assessment: Responding to Your Students. Larchmont, NY: Eye On Education.

(2006). Common Formative Assessments: How to Connect Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

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