My son, who just turned 9, was tested in November by his school. They administered the Woodcock Johnson achievement test and the KABC. Briefly, he scored 135 broad reading; 150 broad math; 140 academic knowledge. KABC scores ranged from 96 to 99.9.
I believe I would still have to arrange for him to take an intelligence test (or submit a portfolio, but since his strength is math, and his handwriting illegible the test seems the way to go). Is this correct?
Would anyone care to make a wildly irresponsible guess at how he might do on one of the accepted tests based on the WJ or KABC?
If a child's scores are in the range required, is it likely he will be accepted, or is the application itself weighed heavily?
Finally, if your child is a DYS, what are the benefits of the program that are most useful to your child and family?
The application process is involved, and my son is in a bit of an academic crisis at the moment (unhappy in school, etc). I'm wondering if being a DYS will give DS access to resources that will help him/us resolve current school issues or if more long-range, broad support is what is offered. I'm also wondering if he's a likely candidate, or if the process is so selective it is a long-shot. If the latter, application is perhaps a project for a less-crisis riddled month.
Many thanks,
