Thanks for all of the great info!
I emailed his teacher and asked for his MAP scores in all subjects. She responded that "she would give me all that information at the conference, Thanks!" Hmm.. Kinda sounds like a brush off or a bit passive aggressive. Our conference is a week from today -Friday. I feel the tension already.
I ordered the Iowa Acceleration Scale Manual. I don't think it will arrive in time for the conference. I want to be prepared. What testing do they (IAS) recommend in order to complete the IAS? I want to have my ducks in a row on conference day and be able to request the tests be given by the instructional coach. Is there anywhere on the web where I can find the essential parts of the Iowa Acceleration Scale Manual so that I have them for the conference? Does anyone have them scanned as a file?
My 2nd grader has a January birthday so age is not really a big deal. He is also the tallest kid in class - always has been.
My major focus is to have all the information I need for the conference, have it organized and ready to present to them. Ideally I would like to hear what the teacher has to say, present our observations, bring our the Iowa Acceleration forms, request the tests needed and request that a grade acceleration be formally considered.
I am planning on calling the district today and asking about their grade acceleration policies. Who know what I am going to hear.
Grinity - i called the MAPS people and they told me that I could not get a copy of my child's test, that I had to get it from the school. Any insight? Is there someone at the company I need to ask for to get my own copy of his test report?
Any tips for the conference or resources you can point me to?
Last edited by az1; 10/10/08 04:27 AM.
