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Lulu,

I think you did get an accurate level from the DRA. Kudos to your teacher for recognizing your child's ability and understanding the limits and proper use of the tool.

Master of None,

Sounds like we had the same experiences. I have a friend going through a similar issue as well. It is very upsetting. Oh well, this too shall pass.

Out gifted teacher discreetly pointed out that my son's lower DRA score was to make it easier to show improvement as the year progresses. Manipulating data , now who would do that?

I'm shocked

I'm not. As a teacher I recognize the unreasonable pressure to show/demonstrate growth/improvement. set a low baseline easier to get improvement. It is all part of a giant game.

I am looking to get my first grade daughter tested independently outside of the school for reading as I was not convinced on the DRA assessment she got from her school. Fairfax County so I am not sure if it is possible to find someone who administer DRA independently but if not heard that there are other reading tests that can be used by, testers independently and provide a corresponding DRA level. So I wanted to check with you if you know anyone who could provide the test independently.