Essentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions (Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series) / Edition 1

by Barbara J. Wendling, Nancy Mather

Overview

Essentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions puts at your fingertips the successful instructional techniques and materials necessary for accurate and effective use of evidence-based interventions. Written by Barbara Wendling and Nancy Mather, two experts in educational assessment and intervention, this intervention-oriented reference presents clear descriptions of research-based interventions in the areas of: phonological awareness and beginning reading phonics; phonics and sight word instruction; reading fluency; vocabulary and reading comprehension; spelling, handwriting, and written expression; basic math skills; and math problem-solving.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470206324
Publisher:	Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date:	11/28/2008
Series:	Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series , #57
Edition description:	New
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Barbara J. Wendling, MA, has years of clinical experience as an educator and diagnostician in public school settings in both general and special education. Additionally, she has taught university courses, worked in educational and test publishing, and is currently an educational consultant.

Nancy Mather, PhD, is a coauthor of the Woodcock-Johnson® III (WJ III) and has authored or coauthored numerous publications, including Woodcock-Johnson® III: Reports, Recommendations, and Strategies, published by Wiley. She is a Professor at the University of Arizona.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. General Principles of Evidence-Based Instruction.

Chapter 2. Phonological Awareness and Beginning Phonics.

Chapter 3. Phonics and Sight Word Instruction.

Chapter 4. Reading Fluency.

Chapter 5. Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension.

Chapter 6. Spelling.

Chapter 7. Handwriting and Written Expression.

Chapter 8. Basic Math Skills.

Chapter 9. Math Problem-Solving.