Kitty Slusser

Category: Testing

  • 2025 Group Schedule

    The locations will be provided when you register or by request. We are not comfortable posting the specific locations online.

    The schedule below is an image file. You can easily enlarge it for easier reading.

  • 2025 Note From Kitty

  • Scholarship Programs

    Scholarship Programs

    I get a lot of questions about the scholarship programs available to Florida Residents. Here are some resources for you.

    STEP UP FOR STUDENTS WEBSITE (stepupforstudents.org)

    This website provides information on the following resources.

    • Private School (Options)
    • Unique Abilities (age 3-22 or grade 12)
    • New Worlds Scholarship Accounts (VPK and K5)
    • PEP Program (K-12)

    PEP SCHOLARSHIP (Personalized Education Program)

    There are several testing options that meet the requirements for the PEP scholarship. The only option that I can offer for 2025 is the ITBS . For the ITBS you order the test and it is mailed to me.

    Order Form: Iowa – ITBS (FORM E)

    UA SCHOLARSHIP (Scholarship for students with Unique Abilities).

    Both Group Tests , the PIAT-R Individual Test, and portfolio review all meet the UA Scholarship annual evaluation requirement.

  • 2025 Testing Update

    2025 Testing Update

    The 2025 Group Test Schedule is confirmed .

    There are four options for testing or evaluation with me this year. You can read the descriptions on the respective pages.

    GROUP TESTING OPTIONS

    • CAT-5 SURVEY
      [California Achievement Tests, 5th Edition, Survey Format]
    • ITBS
      [Iowa Test of Basic Skills]

    Either of these qualify for the UA Scholarship Prograrm.
    Only the ITBS qualifies for the PEP Scholarship Program

    INDIVIDUAL TESTING / EVALUATION OPTIONS

    Only the PIAT-R qualifies for the UA Scholarship Program.
    Neither individual option qualifies for the PEP Program.

  • Testing Prep

    Testing Prep

    The standardized tests that we use help to determine academic progress and estimated grade level. They test skills more than content. So there is no way to “study for the test.”

    There are practice tests available to help your child to understand the process of test taking: Following the directions, Marking the answers, etc. Knowing what to expect may help relieve some of their test anxiety.

    The best preparation is for your child to be well rested and relaxed. That means that you need to relax as well. Make sure they have a good dinner and go to bed early on the night before testing.

    Start the day with a good breakfast and a relaxed atmosphere. Remind your child that the “test” is to determine their progress, not their intelligence.

    Essential Oils

    I recommend the use of essential oils (diffused and topical) to help with test anxiety and improved clarity. Each person responds differently to each scent, so try them at home first.

    You can learn about oils at my storefront even if you do not shop. Oils are readily available at pharmacies and health stores.

    You can go to my Doterra Oils storefront at http://shop.kittyslusser.com