
Evaluation Letter Contents
Q. What should be included in an evaluation letter? A. An evaluation letter should be written on letterhead with contact information and signed with the
Q. What should be included in an evaluation letter? A. An evaluation letter should be written on letterhead with contact information and signed with the
Q. I tested my son in October when we began homeschooling. Can I submit these test results or do I need to test him again?
Q. Since I have a teaching license, can I evaluate my own child rather than use a standardized achievement test? A. An end-of-year evaluation or
Q. Our son is working below grade level on some subjects, though he tested fine on the end-of-year, grade-level test. After I submitted his results,
Q. If my child turns 18 this year, do I need to I notify the superintendent? And will we be required by law to provide
Q. For an evaluation, it says the child must show progress. Since my special needs child is behind in several subjects, will that affect her
Q. I understand the CAT-5 survey test is being phased out. Is there another test that covers only what the law requires? A. The TerraNova
Q. Where do I register my high school student for the PSAT? A. A Homeschooler must register for the PSAT at the local public high
NOTE: This Q&A has been updated and is accurate as of July 21, 2017. Q. What can I do if I miss the August 1
Q. Who can evaluate my child in order to comply with Virginia homeschool law for proof of progress? A. The answer depends on the option
Q- Do I still have to submit test scores if I’ve decided not to homeschool next year? A-The law does not give clear direction in
Q. Is there a test available that only has the language and math parts? I understand if I use a regular test, I do not
Q. Should I send in test scores if my child is enrolled in a private school for her core classes, and I homeschool her for
Q. What is the latest I should test? I want to make sure we finish all the material before testing. A. I would suggest
Q. What’s the difference between the SAT® and ACT® tests for college entrance? A. Both the SAT® (Scholastic Aptitude Test) exam and the ACT® (American
Q. If I begin homeschooling in January, will I be required to test and send in the results by August 1? A. Yes, if you
Q. I have a young first-grader with a short attention span. Can you suggest a test that is acceptable to my school district? A. All
Q. Are there extra requirements to homeschool a child with special needs? Are they still eligible for services like speech and occupational therapy (OT)? A.
Q. I filed my NOI in early August and haven’t had a response yet from the superintendent’s office. Should I be concerned? A. There is
Q. If the superintendent decides the evaluation letter I sent is not acceptable, what might I expect to happen? Now that it is past the
Q. How do I compute the percentile score for my child’s standardized achievement test? Is it an average or do some parts have more weight?
Q. About how many hours of high school work equals one credit hour for a transcript? A. There are several acceptable ways to calculate a
Q. The superintendent’s office has requested to see my tester’s credentials. Am I required to supply that information with the test results? A. No, if
Q. My child is very advanced. Can she skip a grade, and if so, should I notify the superintendent’s office? A. If your child is
Q. Are homeschoolers required to follow the public-school required days and hours of instruction? A. In 22.1-254 (A) the law says in part that parents
Q. What parts of a standardized achievement test should my child take in order to satisfy the testing requirement? A. The law requires a “composite
Q. Where do I send the results of a standardized achievement test or evaluation? A. If you complied with the homeschool law 22.1-254.1 by filing
Q. Can I evaluate my child’s portfolio and send the evaluation letter to the superintendent? A. A portfolio is not mentioned in the homeschool law;
Q. I just started homeschooling. Am I required to send test scores to the superintendent by August 1? A. Yes, if you complied with the
Q. I have a child who needs help with reading comprehension. Can I have him tested through the public schools? A. Public schools will only