it is estimated that approximately 15%-20% of our nation ` s children have reading difficulties, so it ` s crucial that school psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and other educational evaluators be able to use progress monitoring and diagnostic tools to identify students who may be at risk of developing reading difficulties (such as dyslexia), evaluate the efficacy of school-wide reading programs, and suggest interventions which will improve the reading skills of all students. this accessible, friendly guide will be the first of its kind to present a research-based, integrated review of reading, cognition, and oral language testing and assessment. the theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and literacy will be covered; and detailed information and administration tips will be provided on the myriad reading inventories that may be used in a reading psychoeducational assessment. the book is unique in its inclusion of instruction on crafting professional evaluation reports that illuminate a student ` s strengths and weaknesses and will lead to effective interdisciplinary remedial recommendations and interventions.