The area of special education assessment is changing constantly. In this article, the authors make several predictions about where the field might be heading in the next decade. The predictions are presented within the new dual-focus framework of Assessment for Effective Intervention that includes traditional assessment and teacher-oriented assessment. Recommendations for a research agenda and changes in assessment practices are also included.
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