Ok so a "dually certified math/ spec Ed teacher" could be what the 2e specialist was referring to? Is this a rare thing to find? I can't even tell you the blank looks exchanged around the table when this was brought up. Is there a special certification for being a "math specialist" or is the title just given to an experienced math teacher who wants to move out of the regular classroom? If there is a special certification should I request that the TEMA be administered only by someone with this dual certification? Should I be concerned that allowing the school to administer this test could prevent an IEE from being able to test again, assuming we can figure out who to ask for?
Yes DD's school is a spec Ed school paid for by our district. All teachers are spec Ed certified. (Even when a student requires a para for extra behavioral support they hire certified sped Ed teachers for the job.) And yes she uses a calculator and qualifies for every type of accommodation.
2e specialist already contacted Mazzocco about DD but did not indicate any response from her. I asked the district to follow up with her as well to see if this is in fact the correct instrument to use before I sign off authorizing it. Is there any other test to look at that is more age appropriate?
She is in a spec Ed placement and was evaluated by a 2e specialist recommended by the Eides. Does anyone else think its ridiculous that I am the one trying to figure this out? Ugh...
