A landmark text, this volume systematically addresses the issues involved in developing behavioral assessment strategies for educational--rather than clinical--settings. The theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of widely used assessment methods are discussed, and their strengths and limitations evaluated. Attention is given to legal and professional issues, decision making processes in educational diagnosis, and culturally sensitive assessment practices.Note: Practitioners planning to implement the techniques described in this volume may also wish to purchase the companion book, Conducting School-Based Assessments of Child and Adolescent Behavior, which features case illustrations and detailed guidelines for practice.