Homeschool laws in NC
Read MoreAssessing, Testing, Coaching
Providing Professional Resources, Guidance, & Services for Home Education
If you prefer a one-on-one nationally normed standardized assessment where you bring your student for testing, this is best option for you. We assess students in-person pre-k to 12th grade and give you immediate feedback. In NC you are are only required to test students aged 7 and above. The chief administrator is responsible for obtaining and/or scheduling the nationally standardized test at some time during the school year. DNPE, nor the public school provide the test or funding for the tests. If an online test better meets your needs then look below for online options.
Learn MoreON LINE REMOTE OPTION (Only available with Angie at the Wendell location) We prefer to test students in person as this allows the administrator to make better observations. However, we are offering a limited number of Zoom testing sessions with Angie. This is a BRIEF testing session . This will only test the bare minimal requirements to meet the general statute. This option is for families that are pretty settled on your homeschool curriculum choices, understand your homeschooler's learning needs and do not need us to go over your results. Basically this is for families that just desire to meet their legal requirements. You will receive a link with a file to aid you in interpretation of your results. There are options for additional phone consultation appointments with Angie if you decide you need additional help with curriculum choices or other homeschool coaching for an additional fee. Please read carefully to see if REMOTE testing will work for your: 1. Must have access to reliable internet. 2. Must have access to a printer. 3. Must have access to a quiet private area to test with no distractions. 4. Must certify there is no recording of any kind during the testing session. 5. Must certify that NO portion of the test is shared in ANY form. Student: 4. Must be able to use a Zoom testing session independently including already having the Zoom app updated on your device and know that your microphone and camera work properly. 5. Must be able to read at least an approximate 3rd grade reading level and do basic addition and subtraction. High School students should be able to do some basic algebra problems. Some exceptions may be made to these guidelines. NOTE: Remote administration typically does not qualify for gifted programs as only the minimum brief tests are given to meet the legal requirements.
Learn MoreDo you want an individualized testing experience where you can test at ANY time during your school year? Do you want your student exposed to a testing situation out of your home? Do you have a student that is "above" in some areas and "lower" in other areas? Do you have a student that is well above "grade level" in your assessment? Do you have a student with developmental delays? Do you have concerns about curriculum choices? Do you have a student that is working at the college level in some areas? Do you have a non reader or early emergent reader? Do you have student that has experienced testing anxiety or anxiety in general? Does your student enjoy a challenge? Do you suspect learning differences? At any time might your student return to a traditional classroom setting? If you answered YES to ANY of these, the Woodcock Johnson Is most likely the best option.
• To measure what your child has learned in reading, mathematics, written language and general knowledge • To help you measure growth and get benchmarks • To look for strengths and weaknesses • To look for interdisciplinary discrepancies in learning: In traditional school many students are overlooked that are are gifted. This group of unserved students are those whose abilities and disabilities mask each other. Students who are gifted and also have learning disabilities do, in fact, exist but are often overlooked when students are assessed for either giftedness or learning disabilities(Fox, Brody, & Tobin, 1983). At ATC we refer to the "learning disabilities" as" learning differences"!
We specialize in special needs, learning differences, preschool to high school, and all types of learners. We also help to assess if your student is ready for Early College (Career & College Promise). ==> • Reading - comprehension, vocabulary, basic skills, phonics & word attack • Mathematics - computation, reasoning & application of basic skills • Language - knowledge, writing skills, expression, punctuation, spelling, grammar • Knowledge - general science, social studies, humanities
Advantages of WJ III® as compared to Group Test Such as ITBS, SAT or TerraNova/CAT6 • Test questions are read both aloud and silently by either the proctor or the student who responds verbally or with some writing • Test is not timed (therefore, less pressure on the student) • Immediate feedback on your student's performance with a computerized score report • Requires only one to two hours of your time
BENEFITS OF TESTING WITH ATC • Friendly, relaxed, and personable testing in comfortable environment • Positive testing experience encourages students to excel • Most students actually enjoy taking the test, stating, “This is a fun test!” • One on One testing allows examiner to give encouraging words throughout the testing session • Once test items become too difficult the administrator takes student to next section determined by a set protocol
• Most testing takes from 55-65 minutes for younger test takers. Older students on average take about 1 1/2 hours. You may remain at your testing location, shop, relax, or eat. I will go over the test report thoroughly and provide brief feedback and curriculum recommendations if needed.
Learn MoreDirector, Wendell, NC
HEY!!! I am Angie the Director of ATC. I hold a Masters Degree in Education in Curriculum & Instruction. I graduated from Garner High School in 1988. I began my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education at UNCW & completed it at Tennessee Temple University. While teaching at Aldert Root Elementary, Classical Magnet School, I graduated from North Carolina State University. I taught in the Wake County Public Schools for 10 years where I also trained teachers in the areas of reading, writing, curriculum & technology. I began serving the homeschooling community after the birth of our first daughter Abigail. I homeschooled my children through early college at home. I have helped families homeschool for over 20 years. I also serve families through a Facebook group with over 22k NC homeschool families. I love helping families learn how to teach their homeschoolers to read. I have a love for children, teaching, & learning differences. I also love to bass fish & create. I reside in Wendell, NC with my husband. I pray my passion for helping others is evident in each family I serve! see the testimonials on this site and pictures of just a few of the HAPPY homeschoolers testing at ATC ==>
Zebulon Area Administrator
Megan Rainear has been married to her husband Kevin since 1993. She has four children that she homeschools in Zebulon, NC. Megan has a B.A. Degree from Elon University and was a social worker before becoming a stay-at-home mother. She has enjoyed testing with ATC Educational Services since 2011. Megan is a member of the SEEK Colonial Homeschool group in Cary, NC. Megan's calm disposition and her efficiency make for a winning combination and pleasant testing experience.
Charlotte Area Test Administrator
Blair Weddington is excited to be a part of the ATC team. Blair's background includes a bachelor of arts in elementary education from UNC Charlotte. After marrying her husband James and graduating in 2006, they moved overseas for several years doing mission work. Once returning back to the states, she went on to teach in the classroom for three years before coming home to homeschool their four children. Her education background, experience in the classroom as well as continuing to homeschool their age range children, provides her with the knowledge to assess, encourage and ability to suggest helpful tools for families if they are wanting guidance for their unique homeschool. She is so thankful that homeschool provides a path for families to educate their children who are unique image bearers of Christ with all abilities and her having an opportunity to serve families in that process is a true joy!
Homeschool laws in NC
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Read MoreI must have the exact number of students attending before October 15 in order to finalize the schedule. Without knowing our exact numbers most places will not schedule without knowing our numbers and every place has different restrictions. To allow the most students as possible to participate, PLEASE only order 1 ticket per family or per small homeschool group. At checkout you will be indicating the number of students you are bringing by listing their grade levels (3, 6, 7 for example). The adult will be 100 percent responsible for the students they bring and ANGIE CUTLIP will not be held responsible. When you complete this form you are agreeing.Read More
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