Talking to Your Child About Testing

Talking to Your Child About Testing

Starting the Conversation In a nutshell, the purpose of an assessment is to “learn about how you learn,” so that:   You know your strengths   Teachers know how to teach you   Parents know how to support you   You know how to advocate for yourself Introducing the idea...
It’s Scary to be Healthy

It’s Scary to be Healthy

When I’m sick all I really want is for someone to notice.  I want someone I care about to tell me that it’s okay that I’m sick—that it’s not a weakness—that I’m not being lazy or irresponsible—that I can be patient with myself. Even then, it’s hard to take the time to...
What Does it Mean to be a “Gifted Student”?

What Does it Mean to be a “Gifted Student”?

The state of Florida defines gifted students as “students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of high performance.” That definition requires an individually administered, standardized test of intelligence, thus making IQ testing one component of...