Below is a suggested note to send to school administrators when REFUSING the state assessments.
Suggestion: Send a copy to all of your school board members, State Representativess and State Senators
NOTE: Read more about how the NAEP is not collecting personal data here: http://edlibertywatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Final-Ltr-NAEP-legal-and-privacy-concerns-06272016.pdf
Dear ____________________
(teacher, principal, admin, or even name of school)
This is to inform you that my child will not be participating in any of the testing I have indicated below. I thank you for respecting my right as apparent and appreciate your support as an employee of our community.
Grades 3-8
_______ My child will not participate in the Smarter Balanced OR PACE English Language Arts Assessment
_______ My child will not participate in the Smarter Balanced or PACE Mathematics Assessment
_______ My child will not participate in any field test assessment provided by the State Education Department
Grade 11
________My child will not participate in the (New Common Core aligned) SAT
_______ My child will not participate in the NAEP Assessment
Name of Student:____________________________________________
Grade:________
Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________________
Date:________________