Toni W. Linder Ed.D.

About the Author

Toni W. Linder, Ed.D., is an educator and author whose work focuses on observing, understanding, and supporting young children through developmentally responsive assessment. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, Linder presents practical approaches that help professionals and families recognize children’s strengths, communicate meaningful findings, and guide individualized learning. Her writing connects research with real-world application, making complex assessment concepts accessible to teachers, specialists, and caregivers. Linder is best known for Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment, (TPBA2), a resource that highlights play as a valuable context for understanding children’s development and informing collaborative educational planning.