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TESTING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

Salmon Creek Learning Center provides yearly testing for homeschoolers,
using the California Achievement Test, 5th Edition (CAT/5).

This test is listed on the OSPI website as being approved for homeschoolers
in Washington state to meet the annual testing requirement:

"Parents providing home-based instruction for their children may use any
standardized achievement test that has been evaluated by the Buros Institute
of Mental Measurements (www.unl.edu/buros), the test evaluation organization
recognized by the State Board of Education under WAC 180-52-070"

Link to OSPI:
http://www.k12.wa.us/PrivateEd/HomeBasedEd/regulations.aspx

The test results are available immediately following the testing session in
a computer printout format.

If your support group would like an individual group testing, call
360-573-0857 for information or to schedule a date.
CHOOSING THE TEST LEVEL

In the spring, students should test for the level of school work they are
finishing.

Often the child's age does not correlate, so consider the academic level of
each child rather than their age or the grade they would be in school.
If you have a child who has just turned 8 years old and will be testing for
the first time, it may be helpful to discuss with us which test level is
appropriate for them.

If your child has tested with us in the past, we'll double check the level.
If we recommend a change, we’ll call you prior to testing.

If you have a special situation or any questions about the test or
testing process, please feel free to call 360-573-0857.

Check back for locations and changes. If your support group would like an
individual group testing, call for information and to schedule a date.

Click this link to download the registration form. It is a PDF, so you
should be able to just print it, fill it out, and mail it in.

Please list the testing date desired on the
registration form below

                           
                             Dates:

October 20-21
Location TBA

NON-TEST ASSESSMENTS

Non-test assessments are an alternative to testing and are especially
helpful for students who have special needs, such as late readers. Some
parents prefer non-test assessments over testing. This method of marking
progress meets the requirements of the state law.

By appointment only. Call 360-573-0857 for information and to schedule

By appointment only. Call for information and to schedule
(360-573-0857)