Title: Qualitative Reading Inventory
Edition: 6th Edition
Authors: Lauren Leslie, JoAnne Schudt Caldwell
Publisher: Pearson
Summary:
“Qualitative Reading Inventory” provides educators with a comprehensive tool for assessing the reading abilities of students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Authored by Lauren Leslie and JoAnne Schudt Caldwell, this sixth edition offers a practical and research-based approach to understanding students’ reading strengths and weaknesses. The book includes a wide range of assessment tools and techniques, allowing teachers to gather valuable data on students’ word recognition, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. With its emphasis on authentic reading tasks and individualized instruction, the Qualitative Reading Inventory helps educators tailor their teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners. Whether used for diagnostic purposes, progress monitoring, or instructional planning, this trusted resource empowers educators to make informed decisions and support students’ literacy development.
Authors’ Bios:
Lauren Leslie is a professor emerita in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With expertise in literacy assessment and intervention, Leslie has conducted extensive research on reading difficulties and instructional practices for students with learning disabilities. She has authored numerous publications and served on advisory boards for professional organizations dedicated to special education and literacy.
JoAnne Schudt Caldwell is a professor emerita in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. As a former classroom teacher and reading specialist, Caldwell has dedicated her career to improving literacy instruction and assessment practices. She has conducted research on reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development and has contributed to the field through her publications and professional presentations.