"Academic Skills Problems, Third Editioncontinues to fill an important need for school psychologists. Many texts address these problems in a general way and leave it ip to practitioners to devise ways of applying the data in their daily work. Dr. Shapiro's approach is to review the current research and then present the information in a practical way via his 4-step model. Not only does this book provide valuable information on how to approach assessment, but it is also very comprehensive. It covers everything from choosing target behaviors and assessing the learning environment, to implementing modifications within the classroom setting, to monitoring progress and making changes where necessary."--Robert B. Covi, PhD, Jackson County (GA) Public Schools "The third edition of this seminal book is a 'must-have' for any school-based professional involved in the assessment of academic skills in elementary-age students.

Shapiro has once again provided the field with a user-friendly approach to curriculum-based assessment (CBA) that addresses the increasing need for scientifically based practice, accountability, and the monitoring of student progress."--John M. Hintze, PhD, School Psychology Program, University of Massachusetts at Amherst "This outstanding third edition reflects the most recent advances in knowledge about direct academic assessment and intervention. The book will have broad applicability to university programs in education, school psychology, and special education, as well as providing an invaluable resource for school-based professionals. This is an excellent contribution to the literature and will serve as the critical source for addressing children's academic skills problems."--Tanya L. Eckert, PhD, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University "This now-classic text is more relevant than ever. Shapiro once again provides school-based practitioners with an invaluable resource.

The volume clearly presents state-of-the-art assessment and intervention procedures that are robust and empirically supported in an extensive literature across numerous investigations. While Shapiro's approach is extremely thorough, the chapters are relatively short and the tone is accessible. No school-based practitioner involved with the assessment and/or remediation of students' academic skills should be without this book. It is an excellent text for graduate-level school psychology and special education courses, especially those with an experiential (e.g., practicum) component."--Daniel H. Tingstrom, PhD, School Psychology Program, University of Southern Mississippi "While traditional, norm-referenced assessments offer little guidance for planning instructional supports for individual students,Academic Skills Problems, Third Editionprovides clear, concise, practical methods for conducting assessments that really are linked to interventions.

Readers will find it easy to begin utilizing curriculum-based probes and developing recommendations for research-based interventions. Faculty in school psychology programs will welcome this updated volume for use in assessment, academic intervention, and practicum courses. It is likely to be very useful in special education methods courses as well. School psychologists in the field who want to upgrade their assessment skills also will find this volume extremely valuable."--Kathleen Minke, PhD, School Psychology Program, University of Delaware.