Knowing the Score
Starting this week, public elementary schools across the city will be hosting fall parent-teacher conferences. Given the test score recalibration of this past summer there are a few things that families should keep in their minds when attending these events:
- Have you received printed copies of your child’s 2010 state test scores in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math? If not, CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL NOW and ask to receive them before next week’s conference so you can review them first. Your school does have the scores and must give you a copy even if you’ve viewed them online via ARIS Parent Link.
- Do you fully understand what these scores mean for your child? If not, ask the teacher to explain them to you. Children who scored a Level 1 or Level 2 are entitled to receive academic intervention services (AIS). You must be notified in writing by the school of your child’s need for AIS and of their plan to provide them. Further, while your child is receiving AIS, the teacher must provide you with