Peabody Individual Achievement Test (PIAT) and list of testers.
The Peabody (PIAT) is a nationally norm-referenced standardized achievement test that is administered by a trained private tester. The test is almost entirely oral in format. The testing experience is casual and unintimidating for the child, making it a popular test among homeschoolers. Testing assesses K-12 grade levels in the following areas: Reading, Math, Spelling, Science, Social Studies and Humanities. Progressively harder questions are asked and the child only goes as far as he/she can. It is a very short test, taking about two hours to finish, but the exam is not timed. The subtests and composite scores are calculated immediately, so there is no waiting for results. The test is non-bracketed, which means the results will indicate a child’s grade level from K-12 in the different subtests, rather than only providing achievement level for the child’s grade. Testing is available year round.
Testing sessions may be arranged with any of the following testers in your home, the tester’s home or other agreed upon location. Testers may have different preferences for test location and availability. Each tester sets their fees for testing and travel costs. Be sure to discuss these matters specifically when setting your child’s appointment with an Independent Peabody Tester.
Peabody Testers
Kim Doerfler
(952) 891-1628
kim4cm@frontiernet.net
South Suburbs, Farmington & Northfield area
Sara Livingston Floerke
(218) 624-7421
sarafloerke@charter.net
Duluth area
This is a standardized, oral, one-on-one test which is not timed. Cost is $40 within 10 miles of the Duluth area.
Please call Sara and stop procrastinating. This is a comfortable way for you to determine how your kids are doing compared to a national average.
Wendy & Jonathan Friesen,
(763) 229-5897
friesenpeabody@yahoo.com
metro area and outstate by arrangement
Kim Jaworski,
(651) 552-0044
HsRSpecialist@yahoo.com
metro area & outstate by arrangement
Homeschooling parent and previous MHA Board Member
Ann Mathews-Lingen, MSW, LGSW,
(651) 698-1244,
a.mathewslingen@comcast.com
St. Paul, metro area and outstate by arrangement, eve & Saturday appts. available
Lisa Paschen,
(651) 779-0874
lisa@paschencommunications.net
metro area
Julie Ritter,
(651) 631-1443
djritterclan@usfamily.net
New Brighton & other metro locations by arrangement
Beth Skwira,
(651) 306-9623
carkim@earthlink.net
metro area
Michelle Sullivan,
(651) 257-6719
Forest Lake area
Betsy Trout,
(320) 203-4478
betsyjim@charter.net
St. Cloud, Detroit Lakes and Central MN area
Judy Vermeulen,
(651) 786-4040
testingbyjudy@aol.com
Twin Cities area
Barb Windholz,
(651) 554-3042
metro area and outstate by arrangement