Thanks Dottie. That may be the right sort of test for us, since the norming starts a year ahead of where he is (second grade), if he did well we could say "look he performed at the x level compared to those a year (or y years) ahead."

Do you know if this is a test that is only available to school districts, or would a private tester be able to test him?

As for no perfect test, I am just starting to come to the realization that there is likely no magic bullet that will finally get the school to pay attention - but I am willing to focus on the achievement testing at this point . . . still hoping.

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge! Cat