Educational Assessment

Dyslexia Assessment

Primary Assessment

GATE Assessment

Advocacy

 

An assessment is the first important step in determining which course of action is needed. Mercy Education staff are highly trained in administering the appropriate assessment tools to uncover learning styles and barriers. From there, a realistic, personalized approach is the next step to realizing your dreams for unlimited learning potential.

Educational Assessment
This comprehensive assessment identifies an individual’s preferred learning channel, strengths and weaknesses as well as possible learning differences (LD). Recommendations to enhance academic progress are provided.

Dyslexia Assessment
A comprehensive assessment that assess underlying ability, thinking, organizing and planning, use of words and patterns; vocabulary; reading; writing; spelling; memory; sound skills. Providing a profile of unique weaknesses and strengths and includes recommendations to enhance academic progress.

Primary Assessment
Available only at the combined request of parent and school principal, this is intended for children whose readiness skills are not clearly defined. Receptive-expressive language skills, gross/fine motor development, social and behavioral skills are rated.

GATE Assessment
This assessment is aimed at students who not only meet, but exceed, the expectations of the regular education curriculum. The gifted often go unnoticed; however, their needs are just as different from the average student as those regarded as disabled. This assessment includes “teacher friendly” modifications as well as consultation to support implementation of these modifications.

Advocacy
Advocacy is a highly individualized service which may include: