Smoky Mountain Academic Resources & Training
Dear Parents:
Smoky
Mountain Academic
Resources & Training (SMART) has been offering educational
services to the
homeschool community for the past seven years. We are pleased to again
offer
the Woodcock – Johnson III (WJIII) and IOWA achievement test.
All tests offered
by SMART meet NC Homeschool Law Testing Requirements.
When Should I Schedule? Right now! Students can test any month of the year with WJIII and the test will be normed to that month. Consider changing your testing date to fall to gain valuable diagnostic information to help plan your child’s academic year. It is best to get on our schedule as early as you can so that your time slot is not taken. Most clients booked 2 months in advance for the 2007 spring dates. Please contact one of the SMART Associates listed below directly to schedule an appointment or call me for a referral.
Woodcock – Johnson III Materials and Testing: Full battery package or abbreviated battery package available in 2008. See www.smarttesting.net for details. SMART offers a new computer scoring program with the most current norms available. You will immediately receive a computerized score report. Your trained SMART Associate will explain and discuss your child’s scores.
Current WJIII Associates:
Glenna Toney: NC Certified Teacher, WJIII 7 years testing experience 828-687-7949
Cindy Hyde: RN & Orton – Gillingham (a multisensory language program) Trained and Certified. Specializes in reading delayed students, 828-329-9921.
Beth Sanders : Masters degree in special education. Specializes in gifted and special needs students 828-768-2499
Cindy Garfield: Certified Teacher and Orton – Gillingham (a multisensory language program) Trained and Certified. Specializes in reading delayed students, 828-684-5608.
Delnora Williams: WJIII 6 years testing experience, specializes in testing young children 828-697-6703
Please call a SMART Associate directly to schedule a testing appointment. These talented ladies consider it a joy and ministry to work with your students.
WJIII Payment: Rates in 2008 will remain $80 for full battery and $50 for abbreviated. Payment is due when testing session is booked. Registration forms should be downloaded from the SMART website (www.smarttesting.net) and sent to the associate of your choice.
WJII Group Testing: Schedule a WJIII group test session of 10 or more students and earn a free WJIII test. Contact Group Testing Coordinator, Cindy Hyde at 828-329-9921 or cindy.hyde@ioa.com
IOWA Test of Achievement: Once again, SMART will offer the IOWA test of achievement. The test dates are April 1st & 2nd 2008 at Grace Community Church. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms and payment must be postmarked by February 15, 2008. Please download a registration form from our websites at www.smarttesting.net. Schedule an IOWA group test session of 20 or more students and earn a free IOWA test. Contact Group Testing Coordinator, Cindy Hyde at 828-329-9921 or cindy.hyde@ioa.com
Speaking Engagements: SMART Associates offer speaking engagements to the homeschool community upon request. Associates have spoken on the following topics: SAT Prep & Strategies, The College Application Process (geared for selective colleges), Tests for College Bound High Schoolers (ACT, PSAT, SAT), Writing the SAT Essay, Preparing for College, Homeschooling 101 (for the beginning homeschooler), Learning Styles, Games That Teach, Adding Adventure to Your Homeschooling, Testing 101, Preparing Middle Schoolers for High School. Additional workshops are currently being prepared. Please contact us if you would like one of the SMART Associates to share our talents with your group.