The focus of this course will be the development of an understanding of assessment materials that may be used to monitor students' progress in reading skills and concepts. The literacy leader will learn options for assessment that are appropriate for the age, background, and needs of the child. This course will also center around the use of research and best practice as it applies to assessment and instruction. An emphasis will be placed on in-depth understanding of assessment materials, how to evaluate the results, how to use the results for instructional purposes, and strategies for literacy leaders to use to communicate with all stakeholders about assessment data.