Porter Academy Testing Program

Each child is tested upon enrollment and at the end of each school year to determine their grade level and to monitor their progress.  Routine testing is performed to determine instructional needs. 

The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA), Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT), Kindergarten Assessment, and other specific language tests that assist in analyzing articulation, processing speed and abilities, and receptive and expressive language are used.

Initial Student Assessment

• Testing from other Agencies

• WRAT / Token

• Staff Observation

• Teacher Assessment

• Observation by Head of School

Assessment & Placement

• Teacher Survey of Skills

• Kindergarten Assessment

• KETA Language Arts, Reading, Math - for grades 1-5

• Review prior school's IEP goals

Occupational Therapy Assessment(s)

• BOT 2 Motor Proficiency

• VMI Visual Motor

• The Print Tool - Handwriting

• Sensory Profile

Iowa Spring Group Testing - Grades 2-5

Further Evaluation (if required)

• Testing from other Agencies

• Specific Occupational Testing

• Specific Language/Speech Testing

 Typical School Year Test Results

Group 1 - WRAT