Machine generated contents note: pt. I Professionalism in Assessment -- ch. 1 Assessment in Early Childhood: A Work in Progress -- Assessment Vocabulary -- Expectations of Teachers -- Professional Organizations -- Policy Makers, Administrators, Parents, and the General Public -- Other Educational Professionals -- Factors Contributing to Current Practices in Assessment -- Required Testing and Assessment -- The Diversity of Children and Families -- Concepts about Children's Development and Learning -- Concepts about the Place of Assessment in Teaching and Learning -- Limitations and Inadequacies of Standardized Testing -- Professional Responsibility -- Summary -- For Personal Reflection -- For Further Study and Discussion -- Suggested Readings -- ch. 2 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibilities in Assessment -- Federal, State, and Local Requirements Related to Assessment -- Federal Requirements -- State and Local Requirements