Loudoun County Mother Advocates for Daughter Amid Testing Concerns
A mother residing in Loudoun County has shared observations regarding the nature of SOL tests. The tests are presented as indicators of test-taking proficiency rather than comprehensive learning. She has sought assistance from the school on behalf of her daughter diagnosed with dyslexia. The school has not fulfilled the requests for additional support. This account provides insight into challenges within the local education framework.
The parent maintains her commitment to addressing these issues for her child. She notes the mismatch between test formats and individual student capabilities. Her daughter benefits from targeted approaches that differ from standard methods. The absence of school intervention has prompted ongoing parental action. Such cases contribute to conversations about assessment methods in public education.
Advocacy by parents can highlight areas where systems may require adjustment. The emphasis on certain testing metrics sometimes sidelines specific learning needs. This parent works to ensure her child receives suitable educational opportunities. Her experiences reflect patterns reported by other families in the region. Sustained efforts focus on achieving better alignment between tests and learning goals.
Email At:
April Chandler (Chair, Algonkian District) april.chandler@lcps.org,
Anne Donohue (Vice Chair, At-Large) anne.donohue@lcps.org,
Deana Griffiths (Ashburn District) deana.griffiths@lcps.org,
Ross Svenson (Broad Run District) ross.stevenson@lcps.org,
Kari LaBell (Catoctin District) kari.labell@lcps.org,
Jon Pepper (Dulles District) jonathon.pepper@lcps.org,
Lauren Shernoff (Leesburg District) lauren.shernoff@lcps.org,
Sumera Rashid (Little River District) sumera.rashid@lcps.org,
Amy Riccardi (Sterling District) amy.riccardi@lcps.org,
Email the Loudoun County School Board:
April Chandler, april.chandler@lcps.org,
Anne Donohue, anne.donohue@lcps.org,
Deana Griffiths, deana.griffiths@lcps.org,
Ross Svenson, ross.stevenson@lcps.org,
Kari LaBell, kari.labell@lcps.org,
Jon Pepper, jonathon.pepper@lcps.org,
Lauren Shernoff, lauren.shernoff@lcps.org,
Sumera Rashid, sumera.rashid@lcps.org,
Amy Riccardi, amy.riccardi@lcps.org,
Email the Board of Supervisors at:
Phyllis J. Randall (Chair, At-Large) – Phyllis.Randall@loudoun.gov,
Michael R. Turner (Vice Chair, Ashburn District) – Mike.Turner@loudoun.gov,
Juli E. Briskman (Algonkian District) – Juli.Briskman@loudoun.gov,
Sylvia R. Glass (Broad Run District) – Sylvia.Glass@loudoun.gov,
Caleb Kershner (Catoctin District) – caleb.kershner@loudoun.gov,
Matthew F. Letourneau (Dulles District) – Matt.Letourneau@loudoun.gov,
Kristen C. Umstattd (Leesburg District) – Kristen.Umstattd@loudoun.gov,
Laura A. TeKrony (Little River District) – Laura.TeKrony@loudoun.gov,
Koran Saines (Sterling District) – Koran.Saines@loudoun.gov
Loudoun County Amy Riccardi Anne Donohue April Chandler Caleb Kershner Deana Griffiths Education Families Jon Pepper Juli Briskman Kari LaBell Koran Saines Kristen Umstattd Laura TeKrony Lauren Shernoff Loudoun County Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Loudoun County School Board Matt Letourneau Mike Turner Parents Phyllis Randall Ross Svenson School Sterling Sumera Rashid Sylvia Glass Virginia