Nestof3 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I am wondering how I find someone qualified to administer these sorts of tests. Honestly, I am looking for someone to test beyond just IQ. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 An educational pyschologist. We did so for a range of reasons and were ever so pleased that we spent the money on the testing. In Iowa it was 300.00 and worth every penny. The one we selected was not employed by the school system exclusively and taught at the local uni as well. If you are near a college or university you might be able to find a Phd with grad students doing some of the testing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 A lot of psychologists just don't get the gifted thing. And if your child is 2E they REALLY don't get it. I would ask around. The Gifted Development Center might be a place to try as well. We used them for a phone consult, but I know that others here on this board have had good experiences with them. They do get the gifted thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/clinic/nite.aspx U of Iowa Belin Blank Center just started a twice exceptional program. Please call them as many have found their services to be invaluable if for nothing else than a recommendation closer to you than Iowa City. These people know who's who in giftedness internationally. My dd's ed pysch came to us by referral from Belin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2smartones Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I agree... GDC does all sorts of testing. It's not just IQ. It's going to cost you an arm & a leg, though. Just call for a consult. I think our phone consult cost around $200 or so? Definitely worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S Harris Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I can personally recommend Dr. Edward Amend in Kentucky. http://www.amendpsych.com/biographies.html http://www.education.com/reference/article/parents-individual-assessment-gifted/ Our evaluation with Dr. Amend was the best thing we've done for our son. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Two other sources: Call gifted schools in your area and ask for whom they use. Call the local university and see if their psychology lab offers testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 What in heavens name are you talking about-gifted schools??? Good grief most schools do not even have a gifted program and if they do it is some b****** t one hour a week deal with a gifted coordinator. There is one I am aware of, in Nevada. Davidson Institute. http://www.davidsonacademy.unr.edu/ Here is a link from a research project regarding the state of gifted education in our grand old country. It is a shameful state of affairs. http://www.accelerationinstitute.org/nation_deceived/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 What in heavens name are you talking about-gifted schools??? :confused: There are several schools exclusively for gifted students in our area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aly9712 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Check with your local college/university. We were able to find Doctoral students who did ours for pennies....It was supervsied of course by the doctor, but the testing was legitimate and they used the exact same tests everyone else quoted me. Honestly, I think becuase they were being supervised, it was extremely thorough and they went above/beyond in the write-ups, suggestions, etc. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Ohio Academy for Gifted Children Cincinnati Kindergarten through grade 12; (513) 794-1404 Menlo Park Academy Lorain and Westlake Developing the potential of gifted students, K-9th, No Tuition, Certified Teachers, Free testing, IQ 127+ or meet OH gifted criteria Schilling School for Gifted Children Cincinnati Kindergarten through grade 12; IQ 130+ I apologize I see there are some amazing schools in Ohio. Since we live in an academic wasteland it is easy to assume that there are no schools for gifted learners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Ohio Academy for Gifted Children Cincinnati Kindergarten through grade 12; (513) 794-1404 Menlo Park Academy Lorain and Westlake Developing the potential of gifted students, K-9th, No Tuition, Certified Teachers, Free testing, IQ 127+ or meet OH gifted criteria Schilling School for Gifted Children Cincinnati Kindergarten through grade 12; IQ 130+ I apologize I see there are some amazing schools in Ohio. Since we live in an academic wasteland it is easy to assume that there are no schools for gifted learners. The Academy closed a few years ago. :tongue_smilie:So our choices in the area are lower than then they were. Schilling used to let homeschoolers come PT, but they are changing their model, so while I was thinking of doing some PT stuff there next year, I am SOL. However, there are 2 gifted enrichment programs in the area, as well. I also Third Dr. Amend. I cannot personally afford him, but I have many friends who do and they swear by him. In this area thee is also a testing place called Powers. It is a bit weird that Cincinnati could be a hotbed for gifted education. It is actually one of the reasons I lobbied the Cincinnati convention to get some more gifted speakers/vendors. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Ohio Academy for Gifted Children Cincinnati Kindergarten through grade 12; (513) 794-1404 Menlo Park Academy Lorain and Westlake Developing the potential of gifted students, K-9th, No Tuition, Certified Teachers, Free testing, IQ 127+ or meet OH gifted criteria Schilling School for Gifted Children Cincinnati Kindergarten through grade 12; IQ 130+ I apologize I see there are some amazing schools in Ohio. Since we live in an academic wasteland it is easy to assume that there are no schools for gifted learners. Ohio is a bit of a wasteland, too, except for Cincinnati and maybe Cleveland sometimes. :glare: I was actually thinking of the schools in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area. If about $50,000 fell from the sky for tuition, I wouldn't be homeschooling. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in SEVA Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Dawn, we did the testing through Regent University (as recommended by Julianne) last year and were pleased wth the results. It is through the Psychological Services Center, so it is grad students doing the testing under the supervision of professors. They have a huge list of tests they will administer at a fraction of the usual cost, or you can do a "full battery" of testing for $250. AND -- I will let you in on the secret I stumbled on -- if you call during the first month of each semester (so January in your case), they cut the price in half. They did IQ tests, achievement tests, personality tests, behavioral tests, parent questionnaires, and more. They do the testing over several weeks, but they would probably be able to do both of your boys at the same time to cut down on your trips (this was an issue for me, long drive and 3 younger kids to entertain for 2 hours each time). FWIW -- The tests generally confirmed what I suspected (both of my oldest boys are 2e, which I have known and have shared with you), but also showed some little things that surprised me. I left there with official scores that could get my kids into a gifted program if we decide to go that route, but more importantly I left there with an OFFICIAL diagnosis of the learning disability I have suspected for years in my oldest, meaning that if we ever put him into school they are legally required to make adaptations, which means he has many more options available to him down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks so very much, Colleen! I really appreciate all of the info. Dawn, we did the testing through Regent University (as recommended by Julianne) last year and were pleased wth the results. It is through the Psychological Services Center, so it is grad students doing the testing under the supervision of professors. They have a huge list of tests they will administer at a fraction of the usual cost, or you can do a "full battery" of testing for $250. AND -- I will let you in on the secret I stumbled on -- if you call during the first month of each semester (so January in your case), they cut the price in half. They did IQ tests, achievement tests, personality tests, behavioral tests, parent questionnaires, and more. They do the testing over several weeks, but they would probably be able to do both of your boys at the same time to cut down on your trips (this was an issue for me, long drive and 3 younger kids to entertain for 2 hours each time). FWIW -- The tests generally confirmed what I suspected (both of my oldest boys are 2e, which I have known and have shared with you), but also showed some little things that surprised me. I left there with official scores that could get my kids into a gifted program if we decide to go that route, but more importantly I left there with an OFFICIAL diagnosis of the learning disability I have suspected for years in my oldest, meaning that if we ever put him into school they are legally required to make adaptations, which means he has many more options available to him down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom-2-1 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Someone suggested private school entrance exams---much cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I can personally recommend Dr. Edward Amend in Kentucky. http://www.amendpsych.com/biographies.html http://www.education.com/reference/article/parents-individual-assessment-gifted/ Our evaluation with Dr. Amend was the best thing we've done for our son. S We plan on driving the 5+ hours to take my ds when he turns 6 to dr ammend. (we are waiting for the WISC) I talked with him briefly over the phone, and he really knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I wonder if the center if gifted education @ the college of william and mary would be a resource as well? Although when I put it out there like that it sounds a little creepy :lol: I do not have experience with them btw, just know they are somewhat in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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