Lighthouse Educational Services: Wooodcock Johnson III Achievement Test

FAQ

"I'm not sure which grade level test I want my child to take. What do you suggest?"

Each WJIII test booklet contains work for each grade level. Every child begins with work that they are comfortable with and then proceed from that point. Your child can work at different grade levels within the same booklet. Your LES consultant will know which work is appropriate for your child.

"Do we need to finish our text books before testing?"

No. Scoring is based on the year and month of school that your child is in. Testing is available year round. Some families prefer testing early. This allows them to take advantage of our Seasonal Specials and to have a good understanding mid-year of what their child has mastered.

"My child is distractable. Is this a good test for them?"

Yes. The WJIII is given to individual children in a comfortable setting. Your child will not have the distraction of other children in the room. Your LES consultant will encourage your child as he works. Our consultants have worked with all kinds of learners and understand that some children need to move or have the freedom to talk while they are working. Children must work quietly only during the three short timed tests.

"I think that my child may have a learning disability. Can you tell me if they definitely have a learning disability?"

Our consultants have worked with all kinds of learners. We can discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses as well as make recommendations as to how you can best work with your child. We do not diagnose specific learning disabilities. Dr. Patricia Collins at the NCSU Psychoeducational Clinis is very homeschool friendly. She can provide a diagnosis and make specific educational recommendations. You can contact her at 919- 515-1713.

"Some of my older homeschool friends were blessed by Susan Miller's advice in the past. How can I contact her?"

Susan Miller is the past director and founder of Lighthouse Educational Services. Susan has returned to full time counseling now that her children are grown . Susan provides marriage and family counseling for individuals, teens, and adults in the Raleigh area. She specializes in the areas of anxiety disordrs (OCD, panic...), depression, mood, and eating disorders, parenting teens and children, grief and chronic illness/pain, divorce recovery, sexual abuse, adolescent and young adult counseling, as well as career and educational assessments. You can contact Susan at susanmillerlpc@nc.rr.com or by telephone at 919-854-5454 or 919-576-3848.