Psychoeducational Testing and its Role in Education
Public schools reported that 36 percent of their students on average were behind grade level prior to the pandemic. At the beginning of both the 2021–22 and 2022–23 school years, public schools reported on average half of their students were behind grade level. Difficulties in school can have long-term effects, including financial and job instability and even poor health outcomes. Children struggle in school for a myriad of reasons, but the primary reasons may be due to undiagnosed learning disabilities and mental health disorders. Determining the cause, or causes, of the difficulties is key to determining what the student needs to achieve success in school. One tool to help with this is psychoeducational testing, which provides insights into a child’s learning strengths and weaknesses. This article will explore what psychoeducational testing entails, who might benefit from it, and where parents and caregivers can seek testing services. Our goal is to offer a helpful ...