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[quote=Anonymous]At the end of the school year we did the full neuropsych for our son (just started 8th grade) he was diagnosed with dysgraphia, dyscalculia. Also, noted VERY slow processing speed. IQ was normal, but it was pulled down by the PS.  ADHD-unspecified was loosely noted as something to watch, but not definite (and this makes sense with what we see).

We are at public school in NC, so some of these are specific to our state.

For the most part, DS has struggled with state standardized tests that are given in 3-8th for Math and ELA. He mainly gets 3s the "bare minimum for proficiency" (vs a higher level which is seen as "career and college ready") but has gotten Not Proficient/"fail" 2 years. Those tests are always presented as "it's about the teacher, not the kid," but still there is an impact. Though they are never used to hold kids back.

Throughout the year, they also take other tests, including the STAR tests that they take 3-4x a year. Parents do NOT typically see these. They were shared during his 504 meeting and there was a WIDE range--above/average/well below. I am not sure what to make of these and how to help shape future testing environment. I am hoping that if he CAN perform at/above level there must be a way we can help him do this more regularly (or not go from the 7th grade level to the 3rd grade level). Or am I missing this?

Adding to the frustration is that since we didn't see them in real time it's tough to go back and find other factors or ask him. At various times, I asked for access to these and the other set of state check-ins and I recall being put off or dismissed as "not needed".

Any thoughts or tips? Things I should try and dig into with the school?

Thanks[/quote]

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