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.The literature which has implications for writing an effective report of a psychoeducational assessment in the school setting falls into three broad categories: (a) surveys of consumers' opinions regarding various aspects of assessment reports; (b) research studies examining the content, format, and clarity of communication of assessment interpretations; and (c) a number of "how to" books and articles describing the mechanics of report writing. In addition, models of assessment and communication dealing primarily with philosophical, professional, or legal issues such as the mandate of PL 94-142 that assessment be a multidisciplinary process are currently receiving attention. The recently emerging view that assessment be a shared process between assessor(s) and the assessee (Dana