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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC failed a math SOL in ES.  Do not count on FCPS to do anything!  We didn't find out until Summer.  The next year found out child was being placed in special ed pull out for math.  Child had no documented issue and school did not test.  We then decided to find her a tutor to evaluate and work to get back on grade level.  Best thing we ever did!!  Stayed with a tutor through ES.  Child ended up taking calculus senior year!  FCPS is a good school system, but you cannot count on it to help your child if there is no documented issue. Special ed pull out was not the way to go as there would be not accommodations at the next years SOL.  [/quote]

If you child failed by more than a few questions, they do not notify you until summer because the student does not qualify for a re-take. Yes, the special ed pull out for math was to remediate since the child failed by enough that they did not think it was just a fluke. What accommodations would you even want for the next SOL exactly? Special Ed kids don't get accomdations for SOLs other than the test can spread out for more days.

In your case, sounds like the school did exactly what they should have done-provide remediation and extra support. Good for you for hiring a tutor. Not everyone can afford that, but even those who can afford it sometimes won't. The SOL test let you know your child had struggles. If it were not for the test, you might not have hired help. Well done school and parent. [/quote]
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There is a lot of misinformation here[/b]. If your child fails with a score below 376, they can not retake. Only scores from 375-399 are eligible to retake after some remediation.  Your child would never be “placed” in special education pull out without your permission, not to mention an IEP. Additionally, there are various accommodations for students with IEPs, which vary depending on the specific disability.

Typically students who fail are tracked to receive interventions the following year (not necessarily special education services). And also possibly additional test preparation help prior to the next year’s test. For example, looking at the questions before reading the passage, using proof paper in math, etc.[/quote]

I don't see any misinformation and I taught. Often those getting remediation are indeed with the special ed students. it doesn't mean they suddenly get an IEP and are labeled special education, but remediation is for those who fail-both those in special ed and those in regular ed. Also, keep in mind a lot of special ed students pass and some get pass advanced so those kids aren't getting remediation.

375-399 basically just means the kid missed passing by roughly 1-3 questions.

There are few accommodations available for the SOL unless you are willing to have your kid do the ped and paper test and even with that there is not a laundry list-just a few options.[/quote]

PP, as a current teacher, I want to clarify.  A score of 399 is missing by 1 question.  A score of 375 is a completely different story.  That could be 8-10 questions, depending on the test and subject matter.

I also disagree with your assessment that remediation is reserved for special ed students.  That just isn't true in my school district and the two contiguous districts.  Students with IEPs and 504s may be getting their own remediation with Special Ed teachers; however, students without IEPs and 504s definitely are getting remediation with instructional specialists.  This is becoming more and more important with the growth model and schools definitely are making a move to improve supports for students with low skills because the benefit to the school can be so great.

I also think it is important to distinguish between remediation and intervention.  A lot of folks use the terms interchangeably but the meaning within a school system can mean quite different things.[/quote]

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