Testing Special Needs
February 24, 2016
Q. I have a child who is struggling to learn. I may need to have him tested, but I don’t know where to begin.
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Q. I have a child who is struggling to learn. I may need to have him tested, but I don’t know where to begin.
When To Test Q. When should I schedule a test for end-of-year progress? A. If you decide to use a standardized achievement test, the
Q. Can I begin homeschooling now? A. Yes, you can begin homeschooling after the school year has begun! You may begin after the August
Q. How can I homeschool since I do not have a high school diploma, but a GED? A. Regrettably, a GED is not accepted
Q. We homeschooled last year but didn’t test because my teen wanted to go to public school this year. After eight weeks, I took
Q. Although we provided test results and then notified that we were moving to another county, our previous superintendent has requested a copy of
Q. After acknowledging receipt of my certified tutor letter, the superintendent asked for my children’s birth dates and said he expected yearly notification. Is
Q. After receiving my Notice of Intent, the superintendent’s office is asking me to provide phone and email contact information. Is this required? A.
Q. Can a grandparent homeschool his or her grandchild? A. Although Virginia law does not specifically address this question, under the right circumstances, the
Q. I’m about to send in my Notice of Intent, but my diploma is lost. I can’t find it anywhere. Should I use option
Test Scores Lost or Late Q. What happens if a parent fails to send in test scores or sends them in late? A. If
Notice of Intent with Questions Q. My superintendent sent a Notice of Intent with lots of additional questions. What should I do? A. Some
