- A nationally normed, standardized test. (The proficiency exams do not qualify)
- A portfolio review done with a certified teacher. (The proficiency exams may apply)
- Anything else you and your superintendent agree on ahead of time. (The proficiency exams may apply)
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Option #1 - Standardized Testing
- Have your child take the standardized test with his or her classmates at your local public school
- It is free
- You must follow school calendar.
- Your child must test with the other children.
- The unfamiliar atmosphere may increase anxiety.
- Also, all the test scores go to the school district rather than just the composite score as required.
- Secure a test yourself and have your child take it according to the test manufacturer’s directives.
- Cost is approximately $10 - $45.
- In some cases, the proctor may be anyone with a 4 year degree….in anything.
- You then turn in only the composite score on a report sheet as your assessment.
- You may contact your superintendent and request that someone else, other than the dictates of the manufacturer, give the exam
- If your super approves, you may do it.
- Again, you then turn in only the composite score on a report sheet as your assessment.
- You seek out and work with a certified teacher to do the review
- The teacher reviews samples of your child’s work.
- The teacher may interview you and/or your child.
- The teacher provides a signed statement that you turn in as your assessment.
- Cost is approximately $15 - $55 per child often with discounts for siblings.
- There are many certified teachers in the home ed community.
- You must keep samples of the child’s work throughout the year.
- You may contact your superintendent and request that someone else, other than a certified teacher, do the review.
- A college professor or tutor would be the type of person that may fall into this category.
- If your super approves, you may do it.
- Again, you then turn in only the signed statement from this individual.
- You contact your superintendent and request to work out an alternative form of assessment.
- This should be done at the beginning of the school year.
- The superintendent has the right to deny.
- Can easily give away a great deal of information.