Find a Testing Service or Evaluator
The Home Instruction Statute requires parents to provide “evidence of progress” at the end of the school year. Parents may either submit the results of a nationally normed standardized test or a written evaluation that stipulates the child has made adequate education progress. Homeschoolers in Virginia have a number of options to satisfy either of these requirements.
To assist, VaHomeschoolers welcomes evaluators and testing services to list themselves in our provider directory (below). Filter on the type of service (testing or evaluation) or the type of standardized test you are interested in. Most testing services, and many evaluators, are available throughout the state. Please visit each provider’s website for the most up-to-date information.
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Evaluators
Aim & Flourish provides flat-fee academic portfolio review and homeschool evaluation by connecting your family with a licensed teacher, who assesses and celebrates your child’s achievement and educational growth. We encourage clear affirmation of goals set and achieved, so that learning and growth can flourish, year after year. After your virtual roundtable conversation, Aim & Flourish will send you a letter verifying your findings, signed by the licensed educator you met with. We’ll make sure you are set with all the materials you need to meet Virginia’s homeschool evaluation requirements and to finish strong.
Qualifications:
Teachers, licensed to teach in any state in the United States. Masters Degrees in related disciplines.
I believe that an authentic evaluation is essential to capture the essence of your child’s progress in a way that a standardized test cannot. Oftentimes, the evaluation is much less stressful than a timed document. I base my assessments on the Virginia Department of Education’s grade level standards, and more importantly, on the individual progress your child has made during the course of the year.
My goal as an evaluator is not to be punitive in finding what your child cannot do, but rather to look for the growth and abilities that demonstrate his/her comprehension in math, reading, and language.
The assessment lasts approximately two hours and includes, but is not limited to the following:
1) a perusal of relevant work samples or portfolio;
2) parent and child interview related to the learning that has taken place over the course of the year;
3) Analytical Reading Inventory assessment, providing a grade level equivalent of where the student is reading;
4) additional one-to-one assessments to gauge specific math and reading goals.
Within a week of evaluation, you will be provided with a formal letter to mail to your Regulatory School Board or Superintendent.
Sibling discount available; travel fees may apply.
Education:
I hold an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education with a double minor in Reading and English. I hold a Master of Education degree in Reading, Language, and Literacy.
Experience:
I am a former elementary teacher certified in the state of Texas with ten years experience in the public school system, ranging from 2nd through 5th grade. I spent several years working with students struggling in reading and math.
Contact: call (770-861-8740) or email.
| I provider home school evaluations for students progressing to the next academic year. I have a master’s degree and active license in special education k-12. I taught special education for 7 years and am currently working at the Children’s Hospital of the King Daughters supporting families navigating the mental health process. In person options for the 757, Virtual for the rest of Virginia |
Education:
Masters and License in Special Education k-12
Contact: call (757) 337-9742 or email.
Evaluator
Description of Services: Sarah Blunkosky, M.A., C-IAYT, ensures that families are supported with a whole learner/holistic spirited approach. She’s been writing evaluations since 2012 and established her LLC in 2015. Basic and Comprehensive homeschool portfolio evaluations are available that respect a family’s homeschool styles that range from school at home to radical unschooling, and everything between. Whole-life learning plans are available to assist with resource choices, pacing, and goal development in home and in community, similar in essence to an individual learning plan (IEP) in a public school system but custom and respect to family values and rhythms, more a “dream IEP.” Transcript guidance, high-school and college planning, and flexi-school (for homeschooler’s needing to navigate a balance of home and public school services such as Speech or occupational therapy, etc.) options are also available. Advocacy services to assist in flexi-school planning such as functional behavioral assessments (FBA)s, individual education plans (IEP)s, and gifted/twice exceptional advocacy assistance and planning is also available.
Evaluator Qualifications: Sarah Blunkosky holds a Masters of Arts in History from Virginia Commonwealth University (May 2009), and a Bachelor’s Degree in World History with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Mary Washington (July of 2002). She is also a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) from Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy (a Master’s degree equivalent in Yoga Therapy) specializing in yoga therapy for learning journeys; Registered Yoga Teacher at the E-200 Hour (RYT 200) and 500 Hour level (RYT 500) and Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) from the Heal Me Institute (June 2017), and a Registered Prenatal/Postnatal Teacher (RPYT) from Radiance Yoga (September 2017). Sarah has taught Social Studies and numerous electives at the highly acclaimed Open High School in Richmond, Virginia from 2002-2003, then as a substitute teacher in 2004. Sarah Blunkosky M.A. is an independent researcher, historian, advocate, writer, and owner/operator of Kinattain/ Learning Heroine LLC, a woman-owned educational consultancy company located in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
City: Fredericksburg, Va
Phone: 1-540-429-9433
Email: sarah@kinattain.com
Website: https://www.kinattain.com/
Evaluator
Description of Services: Since 2019, Amy Carpenter, founder of Carpenter Tutoring, has offered two levels of portfolio-based evaluations to meet Virginia requirements with as quick and low-stress a process as possible. Full information is available at CarpenterTutoring.com or by emailing Amy@CarpenterTutoring.com.
Evaluator Qualifications: M.Ed. from William & Mary (2020)
Professional tutor and evaluator. Serving Virginia’s homeschooling community since 2019
State: VA
Website: CarpenterTutoring.com
Jenn writes letters of evaluation for homeschool students based on work samples, portfolios, and interviews. Will meet virtually or in-person. Contact me today to discuss details and pricing. Discounts for siblings and homeschool groups.
Evaluator Qualifications: Jenn is a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia with certifications in General Education PreK – 6th grade and Special Education K – 12. In alignment with Virginia law for establishing proof of progress, Jenn writes letters of evaluation for homeschool students based on work samples, portfolios, and interviews.
State: VA
Email: jennrodgerscallahan@gmail.com
I am a retired educator/subject matter expert of 30+ years. I am effective as a remote homeschool evaluator and hold myself at the highest accountability standards when providing written documentation on annual student progress. Yet, I am also available for progress monitoring throughout the year in order to relieve some the stress and anxiety associated with one time evaluations of your child(ren).
My primary focus in education has always been to promote a growth mindset in ages ranging from birth throughout adulthood with an emphasis on providing specialized training in the areas of Data-Driven Instruction, School Improvement, Leadership Development, Homeschooling, Mental Health, and Autism. For more information call (762)233-4546 or email at info.crimsonclinicalservices@
Experience:
I am a subject matter expert ranging from early childhood to post secondary education. I have earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Concordia College; M.Ed. in Library Media Services from the University of West Alabama; M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Auburn University-Montgomery. I have been employed as an Elementary Teacher, Intervention Teacher (K-12), Adult Education/G.E.D. Instructor, Adjunct Professor in the area of Elementary Education, Assistant Principal (Head Start/PreK-12th), Principal (9th-12th), District Library Coordinator (K-12th), and many more. I also participated on various external school review teams who review documentation for (private and public) schools/districts seeking accreditation or reaccreditation in Alabama and Georgia through AdvancEd which is now referred to as Cognia. I continue to serve as a consultant, external evaluator, editor, and researcher for various companies across the United States.
Evaluator
Description of Services: Evaluations for students of all ages. I specialize in overcoming math anxiety. I have 3 years of experience doing homeschool evaluations and over 10 years of experience in education in lots of settings.
You may have met me at the (un)Convention!
Love to support curriculum choices and goal setting.
Evaluator Qualifications: I have an active teaching license in the state of Virginia and I hold a masters degree.
City: Bowling Green, Va
Email: dallmeyerlearning@gmail.com
Website: https://dallmeyerlearning.com/what-to-expect-homeschool-evaluation/
I have my masters in elementary education and I have been homeschooling my children for eight years. We are an unschooling family who dips their toes into curricula exploring. We use project based learning, and are library enthusiasts. I believe deeply in passion-oriented learning.
Both myself and my children are neurodiverse humans, and the majority of the families I work with are also neurodiverse. Many of the children I work with struggle with anxiety, as well as other mental health challenges. My process is very low stress and is almost always enjoyable for the entire family!
I seek to empower parents and celebrate your family’s learning path together. I strongly believe that parents know what’s best for their children and my role as an evaluator is to recognize the dedication of your family to your child/children’s education.
Education:
Masters in Elementary Education
Portfolio Review
I provide proof of progress evaluations for homeschool families in Virginia. We will schedule a 40 minute session (virtual or in-person, depending upon location and preference). During our scheduled time, you and your child will share work samples from the beginning, middle, and end of the year to show progress. I will engage your child to share their favorite adventures and challenges. We will reflect on the previous school year and set goals for the upcoming year. I aim for our session to be an enjoyable share time that is stress free! The cost for the portfolio review is $40.
Checklist Assessment
This form is done completely online. The homeschool adult fills out a checklist/form to show the subjects completed for the year. I will review the completed form and write the proof of progress letter. Easy, convenient, and affordable! The cost for the checklist evaluation is $25.
Experience:
I have been a classroom teacher (K-8) and school principal for over twenty years in public, charter, and independent schools (brick and mortar and online). I am a big advocate for school choice and love engaging with homeschool/unschool families to learn more about their adventures and experiences, and to be a resource for others. I have homeschooled my own children for three years (and counting). I have a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s in Education, and hold a current teaching license in Virginia and Arizona. I have worked in general education classrooms and have also been a 504 coordinator. I also have experience with my own son who has ADHD and Autism. I hope to be able to make the evaluation experience a gratifying wrap up to your homeschool year.
Location: Beaverdam, VA
Option 1: Evaluation of work samples with adult/learner interview for a PoP letter. $35.
Option 2: Individualized assessment to help identify any learning gaps. ELA assessment checks your learners phonemic awareness, fluency, phonics screener, spelling inventory, writing sample and is $50. Math assessment in $40. This option includes the PoP letter as well as a detailed report for your records.
Experience:
I am a licensed (PreK-6) teacher who worked in the public schools for a decade before leaving to work almost exclusively with the homeschool community.
Contact: email
Basic and Comprehensive homeschool portfolio evaluations are available that respect a family’s homeschool styles that range from school at home to radical unschooling, and everything between. Whole-life learning plans are available to assist with resource choices, pacing, and goal development in home and in community, similar in essence to an individual learning plan (IEP) in a public school system but custom and respect to family values and rhythms, more a “dream IEP.” Transcript guidance, high-school and college planning, and flexi-school (for homeschooler’s needing to navigate a balance of home and public school services such as Speech or occupational therapy, etc.) options are also available. Advocacy services to assist in flexi-school planning such as functional behavioral assessments (FBA)s, individual education plans (IEP)s, and gifted/twice exceptional advocacy assistance and planning is also available.
Experience:
Sarah Blunkosky, M.A., RYT 200, RCYT, RPYT is an integrative education consultant and works as a homeschool educator to her three children, one of whom has complex challenges which include: Down syndrome, autism, sensory integration, and other medical needs. In her pre-mom life, Sarah taught Social Studies at the highly acclaimed Open High School in Richmond, Virginia. She holds a Bachelor’s in World History with a minor in World Religions from the University of Mary Washington and a Master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University as an American slavery scholar. Her Master’s thesis explored Unlawful Assembly in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Sarah opened Learning Heroine LLC in March, 2015 and added Learning Heroine Movement to assist families in adding research-based movement solutions to their learning lives beginning in June 2017. Sarah is a certified therapeutic-style yoga teacher and has specialty certifications as both a Children’s (RCYT) and Prenatal/Postnatal (RPYT) yoga teacher. She has extensive research based knowledge in cognitive impairments (memory and learning in Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, autism) and successful learning outcomes and advocacy from thirteen years of parenting and assisting parents as both a certified peer breastfeeding counselor, new Down syndrome parent counselor, and peer implementing complex biomedical, advocacy, and learning interventions with her children and others in public, private, and home education settings. When she’s not working, you can find her teaching babies, children, and adults yoga or curled up in a corner of her public library.
Description of Services: My name is Mark Hoover, and I provide an independent assessment of your child’s annual homeschool progress, and award a Certificate of Academic Progress for submission to your local school superintendent. My wife and I have homeschooled our daughters for many years and believe the parent is a child’s most important teacher. Success is measured according to the goals you’ve established as parent for your student at the beginning of the school year. Progress is measured by comparing the student’s performance at the beginning of the school year with the progress they have made over the course of the year.
Every student is unique. If you are looking for an alternative to a “one size fits all” approach to assessment, please send me an email to schedule a time.
I’m located in Suffolk, Virginia and can meet in-person in Hampton Roads area, or virtually at a time that works for you Via Zoom, Teams etc. Please email me to schedule a meeting. A 30 minute interview is generally sufficient for an annual assessment of progress.
Evaluator Qualifications:
Doctor of Education – Liberty University
Education Specialist (EdS) Post-Graduate – Liberty University
Master of Science- National Defense University
Bachelor of Science- Excelsior College
Academic Background: Assistant Professor – University of Virginia; Homeschool Parent – 15 years
Email: markhoover2007@yahoo.com
Evaluator
Description of Services: As an autistic/adhd adult and Mom to autistic/adhd/generally anxious teens, I specialize with neurodivergent learners/families. We unschool, and many of the families I help are also unschoolers!
I support the deschooling process and understand the need to prioritize healing and mental/emotional health over academics. Adequate growth and progress happens when we do this, too!
$75 for the first learner, $35 for every additional.
The *big*, anxiety producing question…
What do I need to provide for an evaluation?
I know this is stressful because this was me at one time, and this is the whole reason why I offer my help.
We can meet virtually or you can complete a Google form and submit a portfolio/photos/examples.
If we’re meeting virtually, here are some options:
You can email me a few worksheets/assignments done at the beginning of the year and the end (seriously just a few!). –> leadingwithlove2010@gmail.com
You can create a portfolio (can even make this a project with the kiddo(s)) of things done throughout the year – imagine a scrapbook showing pictures of outings with a little description written or narrated by the learner, saving tickets from events you attend, keeping a list of books read, etc.
If neither of these work for your learner, we can easily just have a conversation about what they’ve been achieving this year.
With any of these, if the learner is stressed or anxious about joining us, they do not need to be involved. Its very important to me that I don’t add stress to people’s lives.
Whatever your current situation, whatever you’re working with, we can handle it. There’s no need to worry.
Evaluator Qualifications: MS in Psychology
State: VA
Email: leadingwithlove2010@gmail.com
Website: https://leadingwithlove.my.canva.site/
Virginia requires parents to provide evidence of progress to the school superintendent no later than August 1. Parents may submit scores from standardized testing or from a written evaluation. Evaluations are less stressful on both the parent and student(s). Evaluations are beneficial to those who have testing anxiety, young children, or those with learning disabilities.
The evaluation will take approximately 30 minutes or less virtually or in person. I will request your child’s portfolio before the scheduled evaluation to review their progress. During the evaluation I will meet with the parents and child to discuss any questions or concerns. We will discuss your child’s progress and how much information they have retained. A written evaluation will be provided within 48 hours of the meeting.
Experience:
I am qualified to provide evidence of progress evaluations due to my education. I have a Master of Education in Adult Education and Training. I have been working in human services since 2018 as a social worker/counselor. I have worked with children and adults helping them overcome barriers to education. I have sat on multi-disciplinary teams for boards of education in Kentucky and worked as a tutor for Huntington Learning Center.
Location: Swords Creek, Va
Contact: Email or call (859) 466-5844
Sydney offers three different Evidence of Progress homeschool evaluation services to help you meet EOP, sometimes called POP (Proof of Progress) requirement:
* Online Questionnaire: Through a brief online questionnaire, Sydney will evaluate your child’s academic progress highlighting their individual strengths, accomplishments, and academic progress.
* Portfolio Review: Sydney will ask you to send, via email, samples of your learner’s work from the beginning and the end of the academic year, specifically in math and language arts.
* Virtual Interview: The Evidence of Progress Virtual Interview option is great for homeschool learners who may have alternative learning experiences, including following an unschooling home education approach.
Sydney holds a Master of Science if Gifted Special Education. She has also earned certificates in the Science of Motivation, Affective Needs and Motivation for 2e Students, and Executive Functioning for Twice-Exceptional Students.
State: VA
I was homeschooled from K-8th grade, so being an evaluator is a way for me support the homeschooling community. I have done evaluations on a small basis for the past 8 years, and am looking to expand my services to work with more families.
Using the child’s portfolio, completed curriculum, and a meeting with the child (and parent if applicable), a comprehensive written progress report and signature page will be completed and submitted to the parents after the meeting. I base the progress reports in the Virginia standards of learning, and take into account all of the student’s learning and progress throughout the academic year.
Can meet in-person (in Richmond and the surrounding counties) or virtually.
Education:
– Currently licensed to teach in the state of Virginia. Endorsements include: English (6-12th grade), Reading Specialist, Theater K-12
– 8 years of successful teaching experience (previously in public schools and currently in an independent school)
– Bachelor’s in English
– Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a Reading Specialist my concentration
Contact: Email
Customized student evaluations conducted remotely.
Education:
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
Contact: email or call (540) 324-8280
SpritelyMind uses a unique method of assessment specifically designed by and for parent educators who want a more holistic, relevant, and personalized assessment experience for their children. Our assessments cover reading, writing, spelling, language, math, science, social studies, history, health, occupational education, art and music appreciation, and any other subject you would like to include.
Evaluation is an essential component of learning. It provides evidence of mastery, exposes learning gaps, and is a powerful instructional planning tool. Assessments are like a road map for homeschool planning. They give you the direction of where your student and their learning needs to go.
For other homeschoolers in areas where annual testing is a requirement, circumstances call for less testing, less measurement. In some cases, all that is needed or wanted is to meet legal testing requirements without the hassle, pressure, and stress that often accompanies evaluation.
Standardized tests are but one way to measure student progress, but they are not a good fit for many students. Keeping to the principles of educational progressives Alfie Kohn and John Holt with regard to testing, SpritelyMind believes that if a child is to be formally evaluated, a holistic approach should be taken where the whole child is considered. SpritelyMind also supports the National Center for Fair and Open Testing. We encourage you to read about their work on standardized testing at www.fairtest.org.
The SpritelyMind method has been around since 2008. In fact, it all got started with a small group of twice-exceptional students in Washington state who needed to meet their annual homeschool requirement, but did not want to use standardized testing. The outcome was a series of assessments that were accurate, yet flexible enough to be used with any student, regardless of their abilities.
Experience:
Since 2008, Patrice Davila has developed assessments to be used by homeschoolers who want an easy and effective way to gently evaluate their child’s academic progress, as well as meet their annual homeschool testing obligation. SpritelyMind assessments are not only the easiest, but the most affordable of their kind.
Who is Patrice Davila?
Founder, Creator, and Coach at SpritelyMind
Masters in Education – Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Gifted Education
Bachelors of Arts – Political Science / International Studies
Private homeschool teacher and consultant
Certified Classroom teacher, grades K – 8
Former Virginia elementary school teacher
Mother of 3 homeschool graduates; all enrolled into college by age 14.
Over 20 years experience in education, working in classrooms and homes throughout the United States, and around the world.
See their website for more information.
Description of Services: I write letters of evaluation for homeschool students based on work samples, portfolios, and interviews. I am available to meet virtually or in-person depending upon location. A written report will be provided within three business days of receiving all pertinent documents. I specialize in working with students that require multiple modalities of representing their abilities.
Evaluator Qualifications: I am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia with certifications in Special Education K-12. I have been a teacher for twenty-one years in the state of Virginia. In alignment with Virginia law for establishing proof of progress, I write letters of evaluation for homeschool students based on work samples, portfolios, and interviews.
Location: 305 Gibbs Street, Lexington, VA
Phone: (540) 460-2710
Email: rricharrg@gmail.com
Based in Northern Virginia, Catina Franklin Sweedy offers homeschool consultations and proof of progress evaluations both in person and virtually. I specialize in working with young people and families who are pursuing (or are interested in learning more about) self-directed education (unschooling), and those who learn differently than than traditional expectations. End of year proof of progress evaluations are an excellent way to respect, support, and inspire your child in their learning journey.
Please contact me today to learn more about homeschool consultations and end-of year proof of progress evaluations.
Experience
I am legally qualified to provide proof of progress evaluations in Virginia because I hold a Master’s Degree in an academic discipline (music). I have been teaching music and nature connection both privately and in the classroom since 1997, an unschooling Mom since 2008, and a program advisor at Embark Center for Self Directed Education since 2018. I lecture frequently about alternative and self-directed education, music, and the benefits of video games at such venues as the VA Homeschoolers Conference and Resource Fair, the Alternative Education Resource Organization Conference, the Liberated Learners Conference, MineFaire, and the Northern Virginia Women’s Summit, among others.
Malia Phelps Waller provides proof of progress evaluations in which we will review your child’s educational growth. Evaluations will be done virtually on Zoom or in person (in Fairfax County) through a 45-minute interview & portfolio review with both the parent and child. A written summary of our meeting (for your own records) and a letter detailing your child’s annual progress to be sent to your superintendent will be provided following the meeting
Experience
Malia is a Virginia Licensed Special Education Teacher (K-12), Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and homeschool mom. She has over a decade of experience in assistive technology support and designing, implementing, and adapting curricula to meet the needs of students with individualized needs.
Location: Burke, VA
I evaluate students for Proof of Progress only. I look at work samples from the school year as well as discuss with the parents what the student has been learning. I do not compare students to grade levels or SOLs
Education: I hold master’s degrees in Math and Higher Education. I am also a licensed Secondary Math Teacher in Virginia.
Testing Providers
Donny & Sandy Ball’s Bayside School Services offers the best do-it-yourself standardized achievement testing experience. Our testing is available all year long. As graduated homeschooling parents and test providers for over 25 years, we know the importance of fair prices, easy ordering, accurate order processing, and detailed reporting.
DRC CTB, the test publisher, and Bayside offer a more recent test series than the discontinued CAT/5 and CTBS: the CAT/6 TerraNova 2nd Edition, published in 2000 with updated 2005 norms. This is the test of choice for the do-it-yourself homeschool! It is accepted for use in Virginia as well as most other states that mandate nationally standardized achievement tests for homeschool students. We offer the full version Complete Battery for Kindergarten (Level 10), the Complete Battery Plus for Grades 1 through 12, as well as the shorter – but not easier – Survey Plus version for Grades 2-4 and 6-12. (There is no Survey available for Grades K, 1 or 5.) These are the most complete, extensive, and up-to-date tests available for unrestricted homeschool use.
See our website for complete details. You can also email or call (800) 723-3057.
The test administrator for the ITBS is required to have a bachelor’s degree or meet BJUP requirements, which can be found here.
The test administrator for the Stanford is required to have a bachelor’s degree AND meet BJUP requirements for an “approved” tester. Tester applications take a few days to process and must be completed prior to ordering tests.
Tests need to be ordered 4–6 weeks before scheduled test date. Practice Tests for both the IOWA and Stanford are available.
Test materials will be mailed to the qualified tester. Tests must be administered and returned within 21 days after the test date (date designated when ordering tests; 75 days for international testing). Computer-scored results will be sent electronically to the one who ordered the tests. BJUP provides names of Iowa and Stanford Testers in your area in their Test Administrator Directory.
The only test requiring that the administrator have a bachelor’s degree is the Iowa test. We have our own scoring equipment, so scoring is guaranteed within 3 weeks, but we usually turn around our grading in less than a week. Overnight scoring can be ordered as well.
All of our tests are the latest tests available for homeschool use. Our reports are professional, computerized reports that are homeschool friendly and easy to understand. We provide quick turnaround, as well as communication during every step of your testing process.
We have test preparation materials and IQ/Cognitive Abilities testing. (We even have one you can do online: OLSAT8 Cognitive Abilities Test-no degree required.) We also schedule professionally administered individualized achievement tests and have a number of students who come to us in NC from VA. This includes Curriculum Consulting and Instructional Strategy suggestions, geared toward the needs of your students.
Tests available:
Basic Achievement Skills Inventory (BASI), CAT/6 TerraNova 2nd Edition, Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Stanford 10 ONLINE, Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement-III (WJ-III)
Experience:
Professional testing is done by Pat Brewer, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and who is also a retired Curriculum/Testing Coordinator with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in NC.
To help parent-instructors and teachers objectively evaluate the academic progress of their students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, Christian Liberty Press offers both achievement testing and placement testing services. These services can be ordered at any time during the year. Those purchasing an achievement test may also order a curriculum recommendation service, which will assist in the task of selecting the appropriate curriculum materials.
Since 1987, Christian Liberty has been providing achievement-testing services to students through the paper version of the nationally recognized California Achievement Test (CAT)—1970 edition. In 2010, we began to offer two different online testing services: an online version of the 1970 edition California Achievement Test, and the TestPoint Placement Test. Both online options offer immediate feedback compared to the paper-based CAT that requires mailing materials before results can be determined and communicated. Most recently, in 2017, we added a practice version of the CAT for those who are unaccustomed to the testing environment and would like to get a “feel” for the process before moving to the real thing.
Classic Learning Test (CLT) is a suite of standardized assessments that provide a homeschool-friendly option for testing.
– Taken at home and online
– About 2 hours to complete
– Curriculum-neutral content
– In-depth student analytics
– Group testing available at discounted rates
CLT offers eight exams:
– CLT – college entrance exam for 11th-12th graders
– CLT10 – college prep exam for 9th-10th graders offering scholarships and recognition
– CLT8 – highschool readiness exam for 7th-8th graders
– CLT3-7 – end-of-year diagnostic exams for grades 3 through 7
Each exam includes student analytics which help the student better understand his or her score and prepare for future studying. It provides an in-depth analysis of the results, insights on strengths and weaknesses, example problems to help prepare for future tests, percentile rankings to see how the student’s scores compared to other examinees, and score comparisons for ACT, SAT, and PSAT—all invaluable resources for homeschool students.
Location: MD
Many home and private school educators rely on standardized achievement tests to evaluate their students’ progress. The results of such testing are a benefit to the teacher in understanding the student’s mastery of tested subject matter as well as to report to their state, as required by law in many states in our nation.
Crosspointe Educational Services provides such testing services to the general public as well as to private schools. We are a mail order service provider that offers the state-approved Complete Battery California Achievement Tests (CAT/5 and TerraNova) and Survey (CAT/5).
Please review our site for details on those tests and more!
Contact: email or call 888-713-1249.
Dolphin STEM Academy offers online achievement testing through the NWEA MAP Growth tests in all 4 subject areas — Math, Reading, Science, and Language Arts for only $75! Your child tests online in the comfort of your home. The detailed report provides information regarding your child’s achievement score; Reading Lexile score; learning next steps; and correlated ACT/SAT predicted scores based on the MAP Growth results.
MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test — the test questions adapt to your child’s answers, so every single test is unique! As your child answers correctly, the questions become more challenging, and as your child answers incorrectly, the questions become easier! This adaptive testing helps to accurately pinpoint your child’s academic areas of strengths and areas for development!
Donna Turner has been a home-educator since 1979. Mother of 12, she has taught her own children as well as tutored dozens of others. Donna has administered the WRAT test throughout the state of North Carolina and southern Virginia since 1985. The WRAT is effective for homeschooled students end-of-grade test and grade placement for new homeschool families.
Contact: call (336) 351-4933.
Family Learning Organization offers standardized tests for homeschooling families. Through our Educational Assessment & Testing Service, tests may be obtained by parents to administer to their homeschooled children. Our services include:
- Standardized Achievement Tests including:
- California Achievement Test, 5th Edition – Complete Battery – 1992 Version
- CAT/5 Survey – 1992 Version
- Basic Achievement Skills Inventory (BASI)
- TerraNova Achievement 1st Edition Test (T)
- TerraNova 2nd Edition Test (TN) – Also known as CAT/6
Testing materials should be ordered 3 weeks in advance. Upon receipt of testing materials, parents have two weeks to administer and return the tests for scoring. Computer generated printout of scores is returned to parents in 1 to 3 weeks. Complete confidentiality. Scores are never entered into the national norming process. Credit card ordering.
We offer the NWEA MAP Growth Assessments to homeschool families in the US. These are untimed, online K-12 tests that adapt across grade-level to meet the performance of the student while they test. Results include percentile ranking for each subject, lexile level, “typical of” grade and season, and typically 30-60 pages of information about what the student knows and what they are ready to learn. K-2 level test is designed for pre-readers. Many accommodations available upon request for special needs students including text-to-speech feature. Homeschool-family-owned business.
Any homeschool student may test with Homeschool Testing Services. We have been facilitating standardized testing for groups of homeschool students since 2008. Well-qualified and experienced Test Coordinators and Proctors contract with us to provide you a relaxed and easy testing experience. Offers on-site, online, and at-home testing options.
Tests available:
Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP), Stanford 10, Stanford 10 ONLINE
The Huntington Learning Centers will do CAT testing for homeschooled students. Testing hours are Monday – Friday 10am – 8pm.
Locations: Ashburn, South Riding, Tysons Corner
Check the website for more information.
Piedmont Education Services offers year-round, nationwide, K-12 achievement testing, practice tests, educational consultations and custom curriculum development based on personal assessment and learning style.
Tests available:
Advantage practice tests for ITBS, CAT, SAT, TN, gr. 1-12
California Achievement Test/5 (CAT/5) complete battery , gr. K-12
TerraNova Achievement Test (CAT/6) , gr. K-12
WJ3, untimed online test, gr. K-12
Check their website, email or call 336-924-2494 for more information.
Seton Testing Services originated in 1982 in order to assist the homeschool community with the educational assessments of their students for personal use and in meeting homeschool state testing requirements. Since then we have expanded our services to private schools and public schools. All tests may be ordered year round.
The CAT test is generally mailed within a day. Parents administer the CAT tests and then return for scoring. Tests must be returned within 30 days. Results are available online within two weeks.
The IOWA Test administrators must have a bachelor’s degree per publisher requirements. IOWA tests should be ordered at least 3 weeks before the scheduled test date. Test must be returned within 30 days. Test scores will be available online within 2 weeks of receiving your returned test materials.
The TerraNova and Stanford 10 Online tests should be ordered at least 3 weeks before the scheduled test date. These tests can be administered by the parent/teacher and a bachelor’s degree is NOT required. Tests must be returned within 21 days. Test scores will be available online within 2 weeks of receiving your TerraNova, and within 2 days or test completion for the Stanford 10.
Seton also sells Spectrum Test Preparation books for grades 1-8, which contain practice tests which correlate with the six most commonly-administered standardized tests. Test Prep material is also available for the IOWA and the TerraNova.
See their website, send email or call 800-542-1066 for more information.
Thurber’s Educational Assessments has been serving the homeschool community for over 20 years.
They offer standardized achievement testing — CAT/5 ® & TerraNova for homeschools, private schools, or organized groups. The California Achievement Test & the TerraNova are both easy to administer and are nationally recognized. The CAT/5 is available for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and the TerraNova is available for students 4th through 12th grade. You can choose a Survey test (shorter test) or the Complete Battery (longer test).
Publisher’s practice tests are available.
Evaluation & Testing Services
Location: Staunton, VA. Will travel anywhere in the state. A travel fee is charged outside of Augusta Co.
Offers individual testing with the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, 2nd Edition (KTEA-II). Untimed, no bubbles, scored immediately! Average time about 40 minutes. Done in your home anywhere in the state.
Individual evaluations – for any homeschoolers. Unschooler-friendly. No portfolio or SOLs required. Respect for you as the parent and as the teacher is guaranteed! Discount for multiple children in one family. Also available for tutoring, consultations, classes, or speaker engagements.
Education:
B.S.Ed. in elementary education (1979), certification in special ed. (1984), M.A.T. (2002), Ph.D. in Education, Social Foundations (University of Virginia, 2009). Licensed in VA and TX.
Experience:
Brenda has taught in public and private schools, from preschool through graduate courses. She began homeschooling/unschooling in 1990; now the parent of six homeschool graduates. Testing and evaluations since 1991, in over 40 Virginia school districts and several in WV. Served as an expert witness in homeschool cases in VA and WV courts.
Contact: Brenda Rose, (540) 885-9618
I am able to provide testing, both general education and special education, and evaluator services to families.
Qualifications: I have a current teaching license in the state of Virginia in the area of Special Education (bachelor’s degree) and a degree in administration and leadership (Masters degree.)
Tests offered: Academic Achievement Battery (AAB), California Achievement Test (CAT/5), GORT, Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement III (WJ-III)
Contact: email or call (540) 361-0761
Susan provides homeschool evaluations, testing, and reviews portfolios.
Qualifications: Susan holds a post graduate teaching license for Virginia. She also has a Masters degree in general education and special education, and 10 plus years experience in teaching in the public school system.
Tests offered: Basic Achievement Skills Inventory, Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA)
Contact: email or call (571)639-8978
Dawn & Jared are both former special education teachers who have been providing educational assessments in Virginia since 2014. We are able to provide a comprehensive educational evaluation utilizing both general & supplemental assessment batteries to determine a child’s strengths & weaknesses in the areas of reading, math, and writing. These results can be used by families to share with their local school district to show proof of progress. In addition, academic recommendations are provided to families, which can help guide their home instruction.
Our educational evaluations are complimentary to individuals identified as homeschool students in Virginia.
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Tests Offered:
– Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA), Third Edition, Form A
– Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT), Fourth Edition
– Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition, Form A
– Woodcock Johnson Tests of Oral Language, Fourth Edition
– Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR)
– KeyMath Diagnostic Assessment, Third Edition, Form A
– Test of Written Language (TOWL), Fourth Edition
– Young Children’s Achievement Test (YCAT), Second Edition, Form A or Form B
– Brigance Inventory of Early Development, Third Edition
– Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fifth Edition, Form B
– Expressive Vocabulary Test, Third Edition, Form B
Education:
Both Dawn & Jared have earned Masters of Education (MEd) degrees, and are both licensed educators in the state of Virginia in Special Education and ESL.
Contact: Dawn: 540-568-5275, Jared: 540-568-7956
Hand in Hand conducts evaluations of homeschool programs in order to show proof of academic progress, as well as individualized testing services, using the WJ-III, that complies with Virginia homeschool laws.
Pricing begins at $50. Families looking for more in-depth testing services can call for a free telephone consultation to explore how IQ and achievement testing can help you better understand your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses.
As a former unschooler in the younger years, Alessa understands and appreciates the spectrum of homeschool philosophies that successfully work for different families. Alessa travels to VA from March – June to work with local families. Year-round testing services are available just a short drive into Maryland.
Tests offered:
CTOPP, GORT, KeyMath 3, Test of Reading Comprehension, Test of Written Language, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV (WISC-IV)
Education:
BA in Psychology from Lehigh University; MS.Ed. from Johns Hopkins University. Certified as an expert witness in matters relating to educational best interest in custody disputes in the State of Maryland.
Experience:
Alessa homeschooled her two children from Kindergarten into college. She is also a professional curriculum developer.
Holly Schoos provides end of year evaluations and consultant services to help families launch/enhance their unique homeschool. She is a former public-school teacher turned homeschooling mama. Rates vary, $50–$75.
Evaluator Qualifications: Holly is a certified Virginia teacher (childhood and special education) with a master’s degree in reading and childhood education.
She is an education consultant with Curious and Free.
State: VA
Phone: 3158577183
Email: holly@curiousandfree.com
Website: curiousandfree.com
Detailed evaluations for proof of progress.
I see all types of homeschool families from a variety of backgrounds, learning styles, and homeschool methods.
Evaluator Qualifications: Licensed teacher for the state of Virginia going on 20 years (as well as several other states).
Masters Degree, Homeschool mom, Former teacher, Curriculum development and special educator experience
Tests provided: Basic Achievement Skills Inventory, California Achievement Test (CAT/5), CAT/6 TerraNova 2nd Edition, Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA), Test of Reading Comprehension (TORC), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children IV (WISC-IV), Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT), Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement III (WJ-III)
State: VA
Email: thesophisticatedteacherjlm@gmail.com
Website: www.TheSophisticatedTeacher.com
Sarah and her staff offer a variety of individual tests which can pinpoint areas of giftedness as well as learning struggles. These tests can be tailored to better suit the anxious, those with learning challenges, or attention deficits, so these students and typical students can show their best work, and produce accurate, usable data for parents. Evaluations and portfolio evaluations have also been a vital part of the support that The Testing Lady provides. Offering Brigance for SEP planning, Woodcock Johnson IV and others.
Qualifications: Sarah homeschooled her four children for 18 years. Sarah graduated from Wingate College and NC State University. She holds a current teaching certificate. She has taught in the public schools in both junior high and high school. She has worked extensively with gifted, average and special-needs children. Sarah has been testing homeschoolers since the late 1980’s and has been doing evaluations and portfolio assessments since the mid-to late ‘90’s. Her vast experience in testing hundreds of homeschoolers has led her to be a much sought after speaker for homeschool groups and seminars. She has been consulted as a statewide subject matter expert on legal proofs of progress in Virginia, writing clarifications that have informed and guided homeschooling organizations, as well as individuals.
Tests offered: Academic Achievement Battery (AAB), Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT), Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement III (WJ-III)
Triangle Education Assessments is located in the Raleigh, NC area. We are a one-stop shop for all of your nationally standardized achievement and cognitive testing needs. We use the finest assessment tools and newest norms to help assess a student’s academic and cognitive strengths and weaknesses. We provide year-round scoring on paper/pencil testing as well as online testing. At Triangle Education Assessments, your success is our priority and we believe each child is uniquely and wonderfully made. Our helpful staff members are ready to assist you in choosing the right tests to help meet your needs.
Tests offered:
Iowa E (paper and online), Iowa A, Stanford 10 (paper and online), TerraNova2 (CAT/6), Brigance, and Woodcock-Johnson, CogAT, Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Stanford 10, Stanford 10 Online, Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement III (WJ-III)
We also have cognitive/ability testing and practice materials.
Please browse our website, email or call us today at (919)-387-7004 for more information.
Stand alone center that offers academic testing, tutoring and advocacy in Math and Literacy skills by qualified evaluators. We also offer parent training in areas they are unfamiliar with, so they can support their child as they grow into confident learners.
Location: Yorktown, VA
Tests offered:
– CTOPP
– GORT
– Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA)
– Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT)
Qualifications:
B.S Interdisciplinary Studies
M.S Reading
M.S Education
ELL Endorsement
Orton Gillingham
Writing Revolution
Experience work in the quality assurance department (VDOE) as a school division curriculum auditor.
Curriculum/Content development experience for Virtual Virginia
Educational Technology Blogger/Professional Development Contractor
Experienced Literacy Tutor