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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I sent a two sentence letter to the school stating that I did not wish DD to participate in standardized state-wide testing.  For children with extreme fine motor challenges, it's ridiculous to suggest that circling and not bubbling would make any difference, or that more time would be a real accommodation.  I would weep tears of joy if my child could circle an answer in an answer booklet.  And it would take literally days for my child to go through 100 questions.[/quote]

Then she wouldn't even have to circle the answer, she could give it verbally.  [/quote]

Which she can't do.  So many assumptions.[/quote]

I am confused, your post only indicated severe fine motor challenges.  I can only comment on information that you have posted.  If your child does not have the capability of learning the material being tested, she shouldn't be tested.  If your child has an inability to communicate her knowledge, I am surprised this was not addressed in her most recent annual IEP.  IME, with my DC, we go over all the standardized tests that will be conducted in the next 16-18 months of the IEP and make the accommodations in writing in the IEP.  When was your DC's last annual IEP?[/quote]

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