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We are two days away from our initial IEP meeting. I just finished going over the draft IEP that was sent to me. It's not exactly what I requested and yet I'm not totally disappointed. I can see they are at least trying to meet some of his needs.

My question is on measurable goals. I requested norm-referenced pre and post test to measure progress each year. The person writing the IEP wants to use criterion referenced assessments with the phrase 'at grade level and beyond'. I've done a bit of research and I just can't see where the CRT's would work alone. I want actual objective and measurable goals to make sure they are doing there jobs.

Any thoughts?

Is MAP testing availible to your school? I ask because they include as part of their results what 'expected growth' would be.

'At grade level and beyond' certianly doesn't sound like it would fit the needs of a gifted child. What about '1 grade level's worth of growth for each year in school?'

What are criterion referenced assessments anyway?
Can you request that you son be tested on all of the C-R-A for the next 4 years so you can see where he actually stands?

Best Wishes,
Grinity

CRT's measure skills. My understanding is that they have cut-scores to measure the % that you pass. Which is great if you know the level you are working on to start with. If not you could get 90% on the CRT in level 1 which can look great only your DS is actually working on level 4.

So for us she wants to put 'at grade level and beyond' with a 90% passage. He is already above grade level so if he gets 90% at grade level that is actually no growth at all but regression.

I just wish I could get them to GET IT!!!