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>>>>>I have discovered FLO (I was on the WHEN list for awhile) and I'm
intrigued
by the evaluation option. Did you do that or the test?

I just did the "Checklist Assessment" from FLO. It was easy to do and
now I've met that legal requirement. I was more surprised by things on
it that my daughter knew that I didn't know that she knew. This
assessment seems to be based on a "typical course of study". It had
sections for the 11 subjects that are required in Washington. Under each
subject, there was a list of things that the typical second grade class
would cover. I needed to check off the ones my daughter knew. FLO also
sells a "free style assessment". I am told it has spaces to write about
what your child does. I think I will go that route next time, as it
seems that would be more suitable to unschooling. We also have the
option of keeping a portfolio (ie, scrapbook) in lieu of testing.
Currently, our law does require that the portfolio or assessment needs to
be reviewed by a person certificated in the field of education.

It helps to remember that WA state law says that the test/assessment is
for the parent. We do not have to give the results to anyone, but we are
required to "make a good faith effort to remedy any deficiencies".

Mary Ellen
alarm clock - n. a device for waking up people
who don't have small children.

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> Currently, our law does require that the portfolio or assessment needs
to
> be reviewed by a person certificated in the field of education.

FLO has a "cetificated person" who reviews the assessments. I haven't
met her personally, but the woman who runs FLO "unschooled" as far as I
can tell. I am still waiting to get my completed assessment back from
them. I suspect that the "C.P." just signs the assessment, without
further comment. I can report back when I get it.


Mary Ellen
March is National Nutrition Month
Did you eat your 5 today?
(fruits and vegetables, that is!)