The complex and controversial issues around NCLB, high-stakes testing, and IDEIA are addressed in a thoughtful, non-biased way. The authors have written the text with their primary audience - classroom teachers - fully in mind. Presents complex, abstract ideas and procedures in an up-to-date, accurate, and accessible manner. A friendly, conversational style stresses the application of theory while still providing ample theoretical background that provides students with a strong foundation in educational testing. The organization and presentation of the content allows for maximum flexibility.