I don't know for sure yet but it looks like the school may refuse to move DS up to his proper level in reading. Ostensibly, from what I can gather from DS, it is because they do not like his "summary," which is a required part of the DRA, apparently, to move up. According to the WJ-III Reading scores and the accompanying tester report, DS should be reading material at least a 3.6 grade level. The report said any material under 3.0 will be "quite easy" for him. It looks like the school wants to keep him at just under 3.0 level. I already told the school I am sending in appropriate level books (based on our independent WJ-III test) for independent reading whether they like it or not. However, I am wondering is there a basis for me to assert that the WJ-III us a more accurate and reliable assessment than the DRA? I know I can't make them do anything but it troubles me that they want to keep him under a ceiling when it is clear he should move higher. Also, it worries me that he is losing out on instruction. I know it isn't that big of deal and that they will do what they want and I will do what we want, ultimately; but, just wondering... isn't the WJ-III a more reliable measure? His reading score was in the 87 percentile which I know isn't super high but it's high enough and he should be reading and being instructed on more challenging material.
Last edited by Irena; 01/28/14 04:21 PM.
