I had been focusing so much on my soon-to-be Kindergartener that I almost forgot about my soon-to-be second grader’s testing for gifted and talented services. In the rush this morning, I found a sealed envelope in my older daughter’s backpack. In it, I found the form letter explaining that my child is not eligible for services.
Tag: Standardized testing
Can I Opt My Child Out of Smarter Balanced? Yes. But No. It’s Complicated.
Yesterday fellow blogger Elise posted her personal thoughts about standardized testing in the public schools and how she’s not going to let some numbers on a page… Read more “Can I Opt My Child Out of Smarter Balanced? Yes. But No. It’s Complicated.”
Common Core, DRA, MAP, Standardized Testing: What it All Means to Me
It is school conference and report card time and with 3 children in the public school system, there are a lot of numbers coming at me. Reading… Read more “Common Core, DRA, MAP, Standardized Testing: What it All Means to Me”
What Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s Teacher
Once again, it’s that time of year when parents everywhere walk with a little extra pep in their step. That’s right… school is back in session! My… Read more “What Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s Teacher”
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