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*****Sept. 9, 2010:  We have started our school year, so evaluation dates are
limited.  Please click the link above to contact Amy for testing availability.*****

EVALUATION OPTIONS

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Testing Descriptions

    Brigance testing
    •        This test is published by Curriculum Associates.  I have the revised 1999 version.
    •        I tell parents that this test  is a "snapshot" of what your child knows.  For example, Instead of 50 math questions,
    the student works just enough for me to see whether or not he has an understanding of the skill...usually 2 to 4
    problems per skill.
    •        This test also finds your child's general reading level as defined by grade level.  The child reads only a few
    short passages.  Often, this test will alert the parent and myself if there are problems and then further testing and/or
    tutoring can be recommended.
    •        This test takes about 2 hours of my time PER STUDENT.  I give the student breaks as needed. I have tried to
    condense the time, but it always ends up taking two hours per student. YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR 2 HOURS FOR
    EACH CHILD!!!!!
    •        This is an individual test.
              You  may drop off your child, or you may stay for the duration of your child's test.
              Please plan to speak with me about your child's test results for at least 15 minutes at the end of the test.
     Please make arrangements to have someone else watch your younger children who are not being          
    tested (ie. 5 years and under).  I only need to speak with you privately for about 15 minutes.  You and I need to be
    able to concentrate when we are discussing your child's results, and younger children can be distracting.
            

    Portfolio Evaluation
    •        Items indicated must be included in the portfolio.  This is what the state of Florida requires
    *Up - to - date log book (or dated lesson plans) with lessons and activities recorded.
    *Reading list for student maintained.
    *Textbook and curriculum list maintained.
    *Samples of student’s work throughout the year for each subject in chronological order for ease in
    showing educational progress.
    *Samples of any writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed  by the
    student.   *Interview with student (Bring pictures of a project for student to talk about.)
    •        The portfolio evaluation takes about 1 hour of my time PER STUDENT.  During this time I will also
    answer questions/address any concerns that you have about home schooling.
        Please make arrangements to have someone else watch your younger children are not being evaluated.

    Iowa Test of Basic Skills-A (ITBS-A) or other standardized achievement testing:
    This test generally last six hours.  I prefer to complete it in a group setting of no more than six students.  It takes two
    mornings to complete.  

FEES

    2008 & 2009 clients:
    •        Brigance:$50.00 for the two hour test.  $5.00 for record book if you don’t have one
    •        Portfolio: $40.00 for the one hour evaluation
    •        Standardized Achievement testing: $40 per day, minimum 2 days, plus the cost of the test materials from Bob
    Jones University or University of Oklahoma. See "Discounts" for testing of 2 or more students.  I must have the cost of
    the test,  before I will order the test.  Cost of the test varies.

    2007 and previous clients (who have tested with me every year):
    Costs for evaluations are as follows:
    •        Brigance:$45.00 $5.00 for record book if you don’t have one
    •        Portfolio: $35.00
    •        Standardized Achievement testing: $30 per day, minimum 2 days, plus the cost of the test materials from Bob
    Jones University or University of Oklahoma. I must have the cost of the test, $45.00, before I will order the test.
    •         Same discounts apply as listed above.

    Discounts (same for all clients):
    •        Brigance or portfolio:  $5.00 per child discount after first child for 3 or more children of the same family.
    •        Standardized Achievement testing:  2 students in a group, $25 per day; 3 or more students in a group, $20 per
    day.
    •        Tutoring:  Discount for more than one hour of tutoring in a week.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
    ****$10 NONREFUNDABLE deposit per child is required to put you on my calendar.  I ask that you do not pay me the
    balance until the day of testing.   For standardized testing, I must have the cost of the test plus shipping and handling
    before I will order the test.  In the event of an emergency, illness, etc., we can reschedule the evaluation, but
    the $10 deposit will not be refunded.****

    On-line scheduling.  Register for testing via the link below.  Then pay your deposit.  There are two ways to pay
    your deposit:
    via Paypal - choose your option below:








    OR send a check through regular mail:  Make checks payable to GINGERBREAD ACRES.  
    You will receive a receipt via regular mail:










             
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