*Accessible, no-nonsense introduction to the concepts, tools, methods, and goals of K–12 literacy assessment. *Packed with examples and voices from real schools, including teachers, parents, administrators, and researchers. *Covers formative, summative, and benchmark assessments, from the individual classroom to the state and national levels. *Thirteen reproducible forms include valuable "Assessing the Assessments" appendices that support teachers in planning, implementing, and improving their practices.