If every child is being given the OLSAT, I'm sure he'd take it as well. However, I'm not so sure they'd retest him for IQ, if he's already been tested this year. Even though you can take both the WISC and the SB the same year, PA mandates only require a school to test a child once per year based on parental request. Some schools will also fight this, if the child has been tested multiple times. It is best though to go through your own district staff, as it frequently varies in the details. The state mandate though, chapter 16 of the school code, applies to all schools in PA. A parental test request should overrule any district policy and screening process.
Thanks! I will make sure with the school. I am happy to hear he will most likely be given the OLSAT along with everyone else. I don't know what that test is about but it's nice to more info on his strengths and weaknesses, etc. I would actually feel badly tying to make them give him the WISC if he did score high enough on the oLSAT ... I mean, the school psych spent 5 days with him and then observations in class (not five full days but still about an hour each time - what more could I ask of this poor woman!?!). I mean, I just wouldn't feel right insisting that they also give him the WISC. The OLSAT results would give me more info. If they would not want to give him the WISC (even if he got qualifying OLSAT scores) I wouldn't insist but I may just proceed with getting the WISC prvately or simply waiting to see what happens next year.
Thanks for insight and help Dottie- I really really appreicate it!
