This issue of The Bulletin looks at an essential component of career development: assessment. Summer Bulletin 2010 is packed with contributions on the topic from practitioners across the country -- and beyond.

Our exploration begins with articles on the why and how of selecting tools and interpreting results. Subsequent contributions demonstrate that specific assessment models support specific outcomes. Resources on language proficiency testing are provided, as are ways to adapt the career development process for people with disabilities. For optimal career development services, assessment cannot be limited to clients; a book excerpt investigates components of organizational performance.

Our issue concludes with a special feature: the first in a two-part series on the very successful Pathways to Education. The article, by founder Carolyn Acker, examines some of the best practices of this national program for high school students. Thanks to all of our contributors for making this issue so rich and focused. Your volunteer efforts and commitment to the work is inspiring.