If you have your children tested at the end of the schoolyear, as opposed to teacher assessments (depending on what your state requires), you might get as frustrated as I do. Either no one is offering the testing (except for the school district and that is not an option), or, as in our situation, hubby became certified to administer the test, but we would have to order six weeks in advance of the date he plans to administer the test and both children cannot be tested at the same time. So, with a very heavy travel schedule for hubby, that's not the easiest thing to plan. Then we wait two months to get the results. But, that's the way it is. It would be easier if I could do it, but I don't have a degree. In fact, I can't even be around when they're tested because I'm not qualified. Yeah. I know. Moving along...

Well, recently I was made aware of a marvelous company at www.FamilyLearning.org (FLO). They have the California Acheivement Test available, which is acceptable with our school district (I made sure! :). Now, get this, this is the marvelous part. I spoke with a woman at FLO because I noticed that we just had to prove that we homeschool to purchase the test. I was concerned about going through the certification again. I asked if I we had to show proof of a degree and do you know what she said to me??? "No. You know, we believe here that if you're qualified to teach your children you should be capable of administering the test to them." Hallelujah! How refreshing!!! And I need to allow only two weeks between ordering and when I plan to administer the test, which both children can take at the same time. And the turn around for the results is 1-3 weeks! Not to mention, it's cheaper. Can I just tell you how thrilled I am??? I am thrilled!

So, if you're looking to test your children in the privacy of your own home, just as you do with schooling them, please check out FLO's website and give them some more business!

Did I mention I'm thrilled??

Jennifer :)