Essentials of KTEA -3 and WIAT (R)-III Assessment

Hands-on, practical guidance for KTEA-3 and WIAT-III assessment Written by expert authors Kristina Breaux and Elizabeth Lichtenberger, Essentials of KTEA-3 and WIAT-III Assessment offers up-to-date, comprehensive, step-by-step instruction in the accurate and effective use of the newest editions of the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA-3) Comprehensive Form, KTEA-3 Brief Form, and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III). Designed to provide in-depth information in an easy to use reference format, the book provides guidelines and tips for administration, scoring, and interpretation that go beyond the information provided in the test manuals. A complete guide is included for digital administration and scoring using Q-interactive, automated scoring using Q-global, and hand scoring. This book makes score interpretation easier by explaining what each score measures and the implications of a high or low score. Learn how to increase the diagnostic utility of the KTEA-3 and WIAT-III by taking full advantage of their capabilities for error analysis, qualitative observations, and progress monitoring, and by pairing the results with measures of cognitive ability such as the WISC-V and KABC-II. Clinicians will find a helpful discussion of how these tests may be interpreted using either a CHC or neuropsychological approach to assessment. Case studies illustrate the use of these tests to respond to various referral concerns. Annotations within each case report provide a window into the mind of the examiner throughout the assessment process. * Understand how to assess special populations and how to identify dyslexia and various subtypes of learning difficulties * Ease the transition to digital administration or scoring with tips for avoiding common mistakes and quick reference guides for using Q-global and Q-interactive * Understand how to link assessment with intervention and provide research-based, tailored treatment recommendations * Understand how these assessments may be used to comply with regulations provided by IDEA, the DSM-5, Common Core State Standards, and more * New composites scores included in the online digital resources: Dyslexia Screening composite scores for the KTEA-3 and WIAT-III, and a new KTEA-3 Oral Reading Fluency composite This book provides a depth and breadth of understanding that is appropriate for all assessment professionals, regardless of their level of training or experience. Extensive illustrations, call-out boxes, and "Test Yourself" questions help students and clinicians quickly absorb the information they need. Essentials of KTEA-3 and WIAT-III Assessment is the clear, focused guide to using these tests to their fullest potential.