My son and daughter both have IEPs for speech and reading and have received special services since age three. Neither spoke until age three-and-a-half. Both are behind in reading and are just learning to sound out words. Both have solid average to slightly above average intelligence, according to standardized tests. Both do fine with math.
Our son has been labeled LD for reading, though our daughter is not much better at reading. This summer they will work with a reading teacher who uses the Reading Reflex program. In addition, both seem to us developmentally immature. Repeating won’t solve problems, but it might buy us some time for them to mature and become better readers. What are your thoughts?
Howard
Howard,
Repeating second grade might make sense ONLY IF they receive intensive special education services during this repeated year to address their disabilities. Otherwise, you may be in the same situation at the end of their second time through second.
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Teaching & Instruction