This course includes current issues in reading assessment, management of assessment, how to disaggregate and interpret data, understand state and national assessment reports and tools and their implication, and make appropriate choices for assessment tools in reading. Also included are strategies to report assessment data, how to positively use data to enhance the community, and how to build a positive relationship when reading scores are down. A demonstration of proficiency with assessment tools is required. A research paper on current issues in reading assessment is required. Prerequisite: A course in diagnostic and prescriptive reading. A fee of $75 is required.