Assessing Spanish-English Bilingual Preschoolers : A Guide to Best Approaches and Measures

As the population of young dual language learners continues to rise, how can early childhood professionals choose culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments for Spanish¿English bilingual preschoolers? They¿ll get expert guidance in this one-of-a-kind resource, a comprehensive roundup and analysis of 37 developmental assessments available in English and Spanish. The only guide that examines specific early childhood bilingual measures, this book gives professionals detailed reviews culled from the highly respected authors¿ extensive research and comparative analyses. For each measure, program administrators, curriculum developers, SLPs, and other professionals will get an at-a-glance snapshot of key characteristics, including age range, cost, domains measured, and time requirements; easily compare the English and Spanish versions across cultural, linguistic, and psychometric properties; investigate technical data; see if the tool includes adaptations and accommodations for children with disabilities; and more. An essential resource to support informed decision-making, this invaluable guide will help professionals choose culturally and linguistically appropriate early childhood assessments that accurately capture the abilities of young dual language learners.

Sandra Barrueco, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Psychology and a Fellow of the Institute for Policy Research Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Michael Lpez, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the National Center for Latino Child Family Research, Laytonsville, Maryland. Christine Ong, Ph.D., is Senior Researcher, University of California, Los Angeles. Patricia Lozano, M.A., is an education consultant with more than 10 years of experience in the early childhood education field.