Report of a Psychological Assessment in a School Setting

Guidelines are provided for the effective writing of psychoeducational reports based on a review of the literature and logical analysis . The literature on psychological assessment was selectively reviewed in terms of implications for effective writing of reports in a school setting . The literature reviewed consists of three broad areas : (a) surveys of consumers' opinions regarding various aspects of assessment reports: (b) research studies examining the content, format, and clarity of assessment interpretations ; and (c) a number of "how to" books and articles describing the mechanics of report writing .