What is PARs position regarding allowing parents to review their childs test results?
We believe it is appropriate for psychologists to review test results with parents, including, if the psychologist deems appropriate, review of responses to individual items. This may involve showing a test protocol or answer contained in test booklets to parents in order to facilitate discussion, but this does not include providing parents access to test manuals and stimulus materials that are not part of the individual student record or protocol. However, because all of our test materials are copyrighted and considered trade secrets by PAR, we strongly oppose the release of copies of test protocols. The confidentiality of test questions and answers is critical to maintaining the integrity of the tests and the validity of the test results.
