The Achievement Assessment will enable parents to determine the current levels of their child's academic achievement.  This information is helpful for parents who want to understand how their child is progressing in school and for making decisions about educational planning. 

 

In addition, the Achievement Assessment will fulfill the annual testing requirement for families who participate in homeschool education.

 

The Achievement Assessment is comprised of four phases.   Each of the four phases builds on the results of the previous phase.  The sections below provide detailed information about each phase.

 

1.  Initial Consultation

This phase requires that you participate in a half-hour telephone conference with Dr. Smith.  The phone conference is an opportunity for you to present your reasons for inquiring about an assessment.  Dr. Smith will ask you clarifying questions about your child's educational and developmental history.

2.  Information Gathering

The second phase of the program is Information Gathering.  You will be asked to complete and return a questionnaire.  In addition, Dr. Smith will request copies of your child's academic records and results of any previous evaluations. 

3.  Achievement Testing

The third phase of the program is Achievement Testing.  Your child will be required to participate in a two hour testing session with Dr. Smith during which time Dr. Smith will administer tests in the areas of reading, writing, and math.  The battery of tests typically includes subtests from the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement-Third Edition or the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Second Edition and may include tests such as the Gray Oral Reading Tests-Fourth Edition or Test of Written Language-Third Edition.

The testing session will take place at the KinderMinds office in Bellevue .  Your child will be given breaks, as needed.  Healthy snacks will be provided.

4.  Achievement Report

 

The results of the Achievement Assessment are generally available one to two weeks after the testing session.   Dr. Smith will send you a written report which includes a summary of your child's test scores and a written explanation of the findings.

 

The Achievement Assessment does not typically include a parent conference; however, it is possible to schedule a meeting with Dr. Smith to discuss the test results.