The Committee on Development Outcomes and Assessments for Young Children conducted research for a year in order to provide this report at the request of the US Department of Health and Human Services. It gathered and reviewed literature, listened to briefings and presentations by specialists and stakeholders, and distilled the information into what they believe is the best advice on issues associated with assessing children from birth to age five. They consider criteria for judging and using assessments as well as techniques for conducting them. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)