Evaluation Letter Contents
April 12, 2015
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
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Early Homeschool Test
March 28, 2015
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?
Evaluate Homeschool Child
March 22, 2015
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
Test Level and Grade Level
February 15, 2015
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,
Testing If Child Is 18
February 3, 2015
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
How to Evaluate a Child
November 15, 2014
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
CAT-5 Test Change
November 1, 2014
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
PSAT® Test Registration
September 14, 2014
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
Testing Deadline Missed!
July 29, 2014
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
Assessment Evaluators
July 12, 2014
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
Testing If No Longer Homeschooling
June 15, 2014
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
Testing for Language Arts and Math Only
May 18, 2014
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
Testing If in Private School
May 5, 2014
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
Last Date for End-of-Year Test
March 4, 2014
Q. What is the latest I should test? I want to make sure we finish all the material before testing. A. I would suggest
SAT® and ACT® Test Difference
February 19, 2014
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
Test if Beginning Mid Year
December 15, 2013
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
Testing a Young Child
December 4, 2013
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
Special-Needs Requirements
October 13, 2013
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.
No Response from Superintendent
September 15, 2013
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
Evaluation Not Accepted
September 4, 2013
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
Percentile Homeschool Test Scores
July 21, 2013
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?
High School Credits
July 7, 2013
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
Tester’s Credentials
June 22, 2013
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
Skip a Grade
April 28, 2013
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
Homeschool Instruction: Days and Hours
April 15, 2013
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
Testing Subsections
April 1, 2013
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
Superintendent Address
March 26, 2013
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
Portfolio Evaluation
March 13, 2013
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;
Testing If Beginning Mid-Year
February 20, 2013
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
Public School Testing
February 6, 2013
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
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