Recommendation for private testing for AAP appeal

[Anonymous]

My child had a 129 on the cogat and a GBRS of 14 with a school referral. We added the parent referral as well, though I know the school's will be weighted more heavily. I know my child is on the bubble. My child is being advanced in reading and math, and as a second grader, has a DRA of 40.

I am thinking of setting up testing for a WISC, just in case, for appeal. Any recommendations on where to go?

Can you set up a test for that timeframe in between notification letters and the appeal deadline and turn it around in time? I, of course, would like to avoid the cost and stress of a test if my child gets in with the school referral. But... I don't want to run out of time too.

Thanks for the advice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child had a 129 on the cogat and a GBRS of 14 with a school referral. We added the parent referral as well, though I know the school's will be weighted more heavily. I know my child is on the bubble. My child is being advanced in reading and math, and as a second grader, has a DRA of 40.

I am thinking of setting up testing for a WISC, just in case, for appeal. Any recommendations on where to go?

Can you set up a test for that timeframe in between notification letters and the appeal deadline and turn it around in time? I, of course, would like to avoid the cost and stress of a test if my child gets in with the school referral. But... I don't want to run out of time too.

Thanks for the advice.

I would use GMU. Some posts on this board suggest there might be a bias against some private testers. Of course who knows if that's true, but I wouldn't take the chance. Yes, you can schedule for the window between results and appeal deadline.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child had a 129 on the cogat and a GBRS of 14 with a school referral. We added the parent referral as well, though I know the school's will be weighted more heavily. I know my child is on the bubble. My child is being advanced in reading and math, and as a second grader, has a DRA of 40.

I am thinking of setting up testing for a WISC, just in case, for appeal. Any recommendations on where to go?

Can you set up a test for that timeframe in between notification letters and the appeal deadline and turn it around in time? I, of course, would like to avoid the cost and stress of a test if my child gets in with the school referral. But... I don't want to run out of time too.

Thanks for the advice.

I would use GMU. Some posts on this board suggest there might be a bias against some private testers. Of course who knows if that's true, but I wouldn't take the chance. Yes, you can schedule for the window between results and appeal deadline.

GMU guarantees timely results even if you take the test close to the due.

[Anonymous]

Did you get a copy of your file? How do you get DRA info?

[Anonymous]

A friend said she called GMU and they are used to the appeal rush and they will fit you in and turn results around quickly in time for appeal. I’d schedule for mod-April and cancel if your kid gets in.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have an early elementary kid who scored highly gifted (139 on WISPPI) but is just on grade level in school? Any recommendations for how to supplement?

[Anonymous]

OP, it's highly likely that your child will get accepted with a 129 CogAT and a 14 GBRS.

16:44 PP: I wouldn't put too much stock in the WPPSI. Preschool aged IQ tests aren't very reliable. If you're worried about how your child is doing, perhaps you should get a WISC to see whether your child is actually gifted. If so, I'd then see if there are some learning disabilities or other issues making your child underachieve.

[Anonymous]

Anyone use Diana Dahlgren for WISC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone use Diana Dahlgren for WISC?

I wouldn't use anyone whose name was repeatedly posted on this board. I'm sure they're good and professional but you don't know if they're advertising themselves or they're flagged by the central committee for whatever reason it might be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have an early elementary kid who scored highly gifted (139 on WISPPI) but is just on grade level in school? Any recommendations for how to supplement?

WISPPI isn't accepted so no reason to submit- just shows you didn't read the instructions! You need to get a WISC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone use Diana Dahlgren for WISC?

I wouldn't use anyone whose name was repeatedly posted on this board. I'm sure they're good and professional but you don't know if they're advertising themselves or they're flagged by the central committee for whatever reason it might be.

I second that!

Her name is all over this board! I'd bet a lot of money that she's self advertising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone use Diana Dahlgren for WISC?

Yes. We used her last year and thought she was great. I thought she was totally professional and had some helpful observations about my DC. She gave the WISC scores immediately in a post testing consultation while DC waited in her waiting area. She then followed up with a timely written report for the appeal. My friend also used her to test her child. My DC did not get accepted on appeal, but my friend's did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone use Diana Dahlgren for WISC?

Yes. We used her last year and thought she was great. I thought she was totally professional and had some helpful observations about my DC. She gave the WISC scores immediately in a post testing consultation while DC waited in her waiting area. She then followed up with a timely written report for the appeal. My friend also used her to test her child. My DC did not get accepted on appeal, but my friend's did.

What were your child's scores that did not get accepted?

[Anonymous]

We used her and were happy with her, as well. My kid was accepted (no appeals).

[Anonymous]

We used her because she is on an approved list of evaluators from some local private schools. Easy process and she was pleasant.