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Testing

The state law requires each homeschool to administer a nationally standardized achievement test, or other nationally standardized equivalent measure to all students. The state does not dictate which test must be given or who is to administer it. If your students are younger than seven, or older than sixteen and not desiring to drive, they are not required to be listed on the "Notice of Intent" form and, therefore, are not required to be tested.

Many local support groups organize group testing for their members. If you are interested in group testing, contact your local support group leader. If you need help in finding the support group nearest you, contact the NCHE office. A good source of information for those who are organizing a group is the NCHE Homeschool Leader's Handbook.

Tests may also be ordered and administered individually.

Below are sources of some of the commonly used tests.

California Achievement Test

• Bayside School Services (800)-723-3057
• Crosspointe Educational Services (919) 577-1238
• Southeast Educational Associates (276) 496-7771
• Thurber's Educational Assessments (919) 967-5282

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

• BJU Press, Testing Service (800) 845-5731
• Piedmont Education Services (336) 924-2494

Woodcock Johnson Psycho-educational Test

(Designed for individual testing and administrable to all grade levels)

• Source: Educational Consultants, Private Schools and Learning Centers. Check the phone book or contact your local support group leader or NCHE.

Additional resources for ordering tests: “
http://www.ncdnpe.org/hhh113.htm

 

Additional information about testing can be found at the DNPE FAQ:
http://www.ncdnpe.org/hhh114s.htm

 

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