Ultimately, because I was such a witch about it and caused such a stir, we had a meeting wherein the teacher and I would agree on books for my kid to read. First, I had to fight to get him tested beyond the grade level. Teacher was very reluctant to do that even tho he hit the ceiling so I worded it as that I was worried that he was not progressing, etc... I put it in writing (with these "concerns") I included special ed director, etc. I mean, they could not just say, "oh he's ahead so we don't test him and he needs not to progress or learn all year." Basically, I made it so they would have to say/admit that to say "no" to testing. (I believe I got help with that here so you can search it here). As a result they pulled "reading specialists" from the next grades up to test him. The testing showed him 2 grade levels above. Then, teacher went through "her collection" and brought us, for our approval/"thoughts" a 'Great Illustrated Classic' I think it was 'Man in Iron Mask'... We agreed to that. And DS was excited about reading time again. After that, I bought more gretat illustrated classics to send in (Treasure Island, Dracula, etc.) because, of course, they were not prepared for how fast he finished the book they gave him. And then, there was peace, learning and excitement to learn again. Basically, I won. It was not easy. However, it was worth it because I see now how it affected his friend (regressed and hates to read). Honestly, I think part of it was that the particular teacher that year did not like the other kiddos seeing how far ahead my child was in reading. she really did not like that - she felt he was "showing off" I think that was more the issue with us...But not sure. The following the teacher was completely fine with whatever my kiddo wanted to read and she tested him, etc. Now the battle starts with my younger DS. Hopefully, since they have already been down this road with me, they will cooperate better.
Last edited by Irena; 09/09/15 08:09 AM.
