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School Has “No Retention” Policy, but Teacher Insists We Retain
My son struggles to learn in school. In the past, he was behind but the school “moved him on.” His teacher says she sees success this year and believes my Continue Reading →
Can I Ask the School to Adjust My Child’s Grades?
My high school son’s dyslexia is having a negative impact on his grades. This will affect his ability to get into college. The school is failing to provide appropriate remediation Continue Reading →
Do I Need an Advocate?
My daughter is a 5th grader, reading at the 2nd grade level. The school has finally agreed to test her for services, but said we had to sign some kind Continue Reading →
Making Progress in Reading – What Works?
I was wondering if there is a website or database that actually lists what reading curriculum meets the definition of scientifically research based curriculum. My daughter’s school is using a Continue Reading →
Dyslexia: What to Do When …
What should I do when the school says: Dyslexia is not covered under the law. Assume your best Ms. Manners / Columbo demeanor while you ask the school to help Continue Reading →
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Wrightslaw’s Get Ready for Summer Reading…Sale! Save 25% and Free Shipping on Orders of $35 and more! Includes the Wrightslaw Bundle! Use Coupon Code 20180531 to receive the discount. Order Continue Reading →
Cool Tool: Read Aloud Toolkit – Free from ASHA
As part of the early intervention campaign, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Read Aloud 15 MINUTES have just released this new free resource. Communicating With Baby: Tips and Milestones Continue Reading →
New! A Guide to Helping Your Child at Home: Developing Foundational Skills in Reading and Writing
On January 10, we were happy to announce a new publication in the Wrightslaw Store. A Guide to Helping Your Child at Home: Developing Foundational Skills in Reading and Writing Continue Reading →
Socially & Developmentally Behind. Should We Retain?
My 11-year-old son, grade 5, is behind a little socially. He has no real friends who seek him out or invite him over. He says he wants to be in Continue Reading →
