CHEWV Scores Will Be Released in Plenty of Time

CHEWV Scores Will Be Released in Plenty of Time

This is an unexpected season when we sacrifice ourselves for the well-being of others.  CHEWV testing is no different.  With the gracious help of BJU Press Testing & Evaluation, we have extended our testing deadline to late this month in order to get as many...
2020 Assessment Deadline Update

2020 Assessment Deadline Update

Please Don’t Call the WVDE Some homeschool parents are concerned about getting assessment results in time for the June 30th deadline in light of the COVID-19 guidelines and the cancellation of test centers. Both the WVHEA and CHEWV have been in contact with the state...
Choosing the County Report or the Progress Report

Choosing the County Report or the Progress Report

The homeschooling law requires that assessment results be submitted to the county when students are in grades 3, 5, 8 and 11.  For those students, our County Report (formerly called Report to the Superintendent) is appropriate.  Since ALL STUDENTS must still be...
Assessment Considerations

Assessment Considerations

While a homeschool assessment must be done every year for students of compulsory age, there are two main options to choose from: testing and portfolio review.  The portfolio review option was hard-won in 1994 to help special needs students and others for whom testing...
Wait!  Does That Test Meet WV Code?

Wait! Does That Test Meet WV Code?

While the myriad of testing choices available to parents may offer more flexibility, they come with an equal dose of responsibility.  Recent ads to WV families have promoted online and traditional versions of the Stanford test – some of which do not meet state...
Having Difficulty Taking the TASC?

Having Difficulty Taking the TASC?

Some students are having difficulty scheduling the TASC test to meet the PROMISE Scholarship deadlines.  Betty Jo Jordan, Executive Assistant to State Superintendent Payne, assures CHEWV that this form is all that is necessary to schedule the TASC requirements.  The...