Appeal Process

NWEA results for all students in grades K‐6 will be reviewed each year by a central office team to identify students functioning at the 99th percentile for grades kindergarten and 1 and between the 95th and 99th percentiles for grades 2 through 6 in either math or language arts.
 
The cognitive potential is evaluated in grades K, 2, and 5 for all students not already identified as eligible for high ability services.
Students in grades K, 2, and 5 who fall within the standard error of measure are also considered for services through the use of the SIGS tool. This multi-faceted approach eliminates the need for any individual requests from families for additional testing and allows for equal opportunities for all students to be considered. A family may provide standardized testing evidence that suggests a different conclusion than what was determined through the identification process. 

To pursue an appeal, please contact Erin Mohr, Assistant Director of Elementary Education, at emohr@hse.k12.in.us. A rationale and any accompanying nationally normed testing results must be submitted with a cover letter and will be reviewed by the Superintendent’s designee, Assistant Superintendent of Foundational Learning, Danielle Fetters-Thompson. Appeals must be submitted by June 30 for the following school year.